We hope everyone is enjoying their summer break and soaking up the sunshine! There’s no better time than now to start planning your holiday in Scotland. Holidays in Scotland do not have to cost a fortune as there are many wonderful, hidden gems to discover for free. There are various adventures to embark on such…
Have you ever wondered when is the best time to take a break and go on holiday in Scotland? Scotland is beautiful and welcoming at all times of the year, so it all depends on your priorities! This is our short guide on the best times to visit Scotland. For extra resources, have a look…
I hope everyone has been enjoying the lovely summer weather so far! Now that lockdown restrictions have eased, why not try out a fun, thrill based activity with your friends and family. We at Cooper Cottages decided on embark on an adventure amongst the trees by visiting Go Ape at Aberfoyle. Go Ape is an…
In the next chapter of the Scottish History series, we take a look at the Battle of Homildon Hill in 1402. During the time leading to the repudiation of the Truce of Leulinghem, both Kingdoms began to raid the other. On 22 June 1402, a small force backed by the Scots government, returning from one such…
Have you looked into solo travel in the UK? The pandemic has affected everyone differently and some people might feel safer or interested in solo travel this year. Scotland is ideal for solo travel due to the various small towns close to nature where you get the best of both worlds and still enjoy time…
All summer the sun has been shining and so what better way to make great memories than by doing fun, water based activities by the lochside! We at Cooper Cottages spent the day in beautiful Lochearnhead, more specifically at the Loch Earn Wakeschool – a fantastic water sports centre with a diverse range of fun…
In the next chapter of the Scottish History series, we take a look at the Battle of Alford 1645. During the Summer of 1644 James Graham, Marquis of Montrose waged a successful campaign in Scotland on behalf of King Charles I. The Scottish Government was controlled by Covenanters who had fought the King over his…
Have you been considering visiting Stirling for your summer getaway? With good links to the biggest cities in Scotland, the city offers a great mix of experiences for your holiday. This is our guide to your summer holiday in Stirling. Check out our older guide to Stirling for more inspiration. 1.Historical and cultural sights …
We hope you enjoyed the previous property blog post which answered various questions regarding the View Cottage. This weeks’ blog post will be exploring the High View Cottage as the owner of this amazing accommodation has described the many benefits that guests can enjoy when staying at the High View Cottage! High View can be…
In the next chapter of the Scottish history series we take a look at the battle of Neville’s Cross 1346. After a decisive victory for the English King Edward III over the French at Crecy in August 1346, the French King Philip reached out to his old ally, King David II of Scotland, through the…