New decade, new holiday checklist. So why not make it fun? Here are some ideas for alternative travelling plans to spice up the next ten years. Eco Tourism and Voluntourism There are many ways to help the planet while enjoying your time off. The first one is to try and reduce your carbon footprint…
With early nights and a chill in the air, what better time to enjoy a bit of theatre. There are several great theatres and art centres with excellent programmes to enliven those winter nights. Pitlochry Festival Theatre will hold their annual Winter Words Festival again this February, with a great series of authors giving…
Since 2012 Visit Scotland has been highlighting the very best features of this country through the now popular “themed years”. After all, from its history to its culture, nature, people and produce Scotland truly is full of gems to discover. After the success of the Year of Young People in 2018, the spotlight will now…
Scotland has a long history of travel and trade with many parts of the world and the Scottish diaspora are often proud of their connections with the country. There are many millions of people who can trace their family tree back to Scotland and researching your ancestry might be high on your list of things…
Are you in urgent need of some last minute drinks inspiration for this Hogmanay? Here we come to the rescue. We picked our top 3 cocktail recipes, easy to create in the comfort of your own kitchen (or your holiday accommodation kitchen). Rob Roy As Scottish as the name might suggest, this simple spin…
What is the first thing that comes to mind when you read “Scottish Christmas traditions”? If you are struggling to find an answer, it might be because of this country’s complicated history with the holiday, which dates all the way back to the Reformation. Yule Most of the traditions that survive to this day…
Glencoe is perhaps one of the most infamous glens in Scotland due to the Glencoe Massacre which occurred in 1692. Following the accession to the throne of William III, a royal proclamation declared that the new subjects were to declare their allegiance to the king before 1st January 1692. The MacDonalds did not take this…
Those hilltops look magical covered in snow, but all magic comes with a price. After long days spent hiking or exploring in sub-zero temperatures, there is nothing better than a warm, comforting meal. The modern, fully equipped kitchens in our cottages can be the perfect staging area for your delicious home cooked meals. Here are…
Perth’s Winter Festival is a 10-week long celebration of all things festive. Running from November through to Chinese New Year, the festival includes a number of events throughout December and January. We headed into Perth last month for the Christmas Light Switch-On event on the 15th November. This event alone is something to behold as…
The festive season is upon us, and it is the best time to enjoy some quality time with your family. Forget about the stress of Christmas shopping and planning New Year’s parties, and take some time to simply go out and have fun with your little ones. Here is our selection of family-friendly events in…