This September a variety of artists and craftspeople will welcome visitors into their studios for a closer look at their work and process. This annual event has become more popular each year and this year will feature over 200 artists at 141 venues across Perthshire. Some of the works on display include ceramics, jewellery, photography…
September is officially here and we are beginning to think about how to make the most of those sunny autumn days. Our first suggestion is to discover the Highlands through their distinctive flavours. Plan your own foodie holiday and try delicious seasonal produce like apples and pears, venison, pheasant, wild trout and oysters. Local…
Festival season is almost over, but before we get ready to welcome in Autumn, there are a few more events worth visiting in the area. One week ago the popular Sruighlea Festival came back to Stirling to provide hundreds of visitors with a day of games, music, food and drinks. Did you see the live…
Achray House is located at the St. Fillans end of Loch Earn with views over the loch. Located nearby the St. Fillans Golf Club and Watersports Centers it is and ideal place to stop for a bite to eat after a day on the course or the water. The restaurant is open all year round…
The sun does not always shine in Scotland, everybody knows that. That is why you need to make the most of those bright summer days, and we have just the thing for you. Queen Elizabeth Forest Park, near Aberfoyle, is the perfect place for a relaxing day to reconnect with nature. Get away from busy…
It is that time of the year when clans get together for a day of celebrations. Last year we headed to Lochearnhead for the annual Highland Games (read the blog here), and this year we decided to travel to Callander where their very own Games took place again after a break last year. Here’s what…
The “Heart 200” is a new driving route following the success of the popular “Northcoast 500” in the north of Scotland. The route passes through stunning scenery, with the rolling hills and farms of Perthshire and the rugged lochs and glens of the Trossachs. It also includes the cities of Stirling and Perth. We have…
The perfect destination for a fun day trip during your holiday, Dundee is a lovely little city about an hour’s drive from most of our cottages. The home of “jute, jam and journalism” is becoming one of the most popular tourist destinations thanks to its fascinating history, lively city centre and numerous museums and attractions.…
With the lovely weather we are having this summer, here is an idea for what to do during your holiday. If you’ve never tried canoeing and you love a challenge, now is the best time. In Your Element offer canoeing at Loch Lubnaig, with two-person canoes it’s a great idea for birthdays, hen parties, team…
Bo’ness Station is a lovingly preserved monument to Scotland’s industrial heritage and a great day out for all ages. The station consists of a single platform and track from which regular steam train journeys take passengers on a one hour round trip up the tracks to Manuel Station. The station, tracks and trains, are maintained…