…’I am a man upon the land I am a silkie in the sea And when I’m far from every strand My dwellin ‘tis on Sule Skerry… The Silkie of Sule Skerry (Scottish balad) Selkies are mythological creatures in Scottish folklore that can change from seal to human form by shedding their skin.…
I hope everyone is enjoying the Spring season and the sunny weather! An important thing to consider when going on holiday is finding great places to eat. There are so many fantastic cafes and restaurants that offers tasty treats and fine dining experience. These include The Boathouse Kitchen and Bar, Real Food Café, The Golden…
I hope everyone is enjoying the Spring season and had a lovely Easter! Speaking of Easter, now’s the perfect chance to get your kids involved in some fun, family bonding time. With the Easter break nearly at an end, it’s not too late to embark on fun activities to do as a family. There are…
I hope everyone is enjoying the Spring season! The weather is getting warmer, the flowers are starting to bloom and the Easter break is just around the corner. Once of my favourite things about Spring is transitioning from the heavy layers worn in winter to more light, colourful clothing. This season is the perfect chance…
Address to a Haggis Translation Good luck to you and your honest, plump face, Great chieftain of the sausage race! Above them all you take your place, Stomach, tripe, or intestines: Well are you worthy of a grace As long as my arm… …You powers, who make mankind your care, And dish them out…
We hope everyone is enjoying the Spring season! Now that the days are longer and the weather is warmer, it is the perfect time to book a holiday for the Spring season. There are so many great things to look forward this season such as longer and sunnier days, more time outdoors, spring cleaning, the…
Going off from the previous post in the series about Kelpies, this blog will be focused on one of the most widely spread Scottish legends – the Loch Ness Monster. Described by some as a swimming elephant, Nessie is a large creature with an elongated neck and flippers for feet. Some believe it is a…
As part of the ‘Top Places to Visit’ series, we loved providing inspiration on how to spend the day in various locations. To conclude this series, I will be discussing some of the amazing places and attraction sites to visit within Auchterarder & Gleneagles Village. These include a fun golfing day at Auchterarder Golf Club,…
Kelpies are probably the most popular Scottish mythical creatures. But what are they and where do the stories come from? “…When thowes dissolve the snawy hoord, An’ float the jinglin icy-boord, Then water-kelpies haunt the foord By your direction, An’ nighted trav’lers are allur’d To their destruction…” ‘Address to the Devil’ by Robert Burns…
I hope everyone is having a wonderful 2022! As part of the ‘Top Places to Visit’ series, we love providing inspiration on how to spend the day in various locations. This blog post will be discussing fantastic places to visit in Strathyre. These landmarks and activities include visiting the Broch Café, exploring amazing lochs such…