Autumn Is A Second Spring When Every Leaf Is A Flower – Albert Camus If you are a lover of all things autumn (like us!), then Scotland is the place to be! This time of year is arguably the most beautiful time of the year in Scotland. The summer landscapes are transforming into a tapestry…
Happy New Year! We hope this year brings us more joy and opportunities. 2022 is the Year of Stories and this blog is about the old iconic stories. Following the Outlander map and film locations is a great way to immerse yourself in the story. You get to visit iconic historic sights as well as…
We hope everyone is enjoying the summer season and enjoying the sunny weather! Now that schools are out, this is the perfect chance to get your kids involved for some fun, family bonding time. There are so many fun and exciting activities to do and attractions to visit throughout Scotland. Some of our top picks…
“”…The stars like thistle’s roses floo’er The sterile growth o’ Space ootour, That clad in bitter blasts spreids oot Frae me, the sustenance o’ its root. O fain I’d keep my hert entire, Fain hain the licht o’ my desire, But ech! the shinin’ streams ascend, And leave me empty at the end. For aince…
We hope everyone has been enjoying the summer weather! Now that the summer holiday is approaching, a great way to spend it is by visiting some of the fantastic castles in Scotland. Scotland is known to be a home to over 1,000 castles varying in shape, sizes and history! We’ve picked some of our favourite…
The Virgin and the Unicorn, by Domenico Zampieri (Domenichino), fresco, 1604–05. Did you know that the unicorn is Scotland’s national animal? It is true – this mythological creature is a symbol of pureness and innocence, as well as chivalry and pride. They are so powerful, that they could purify poisoned water with a touch…
There are so many great distilleries to visit in Central Scotland. such as the Glenturret Distillery, Tullibardine Distillery, Stirling Distillery and the Dewars Distillery. Glenturret Distillery If you’re looking to enjoy fine handcrafted whisky, why not visit the Glenturret Distillery, Scotland’s oldest working Distillery. Situated within the lower glen, overlooking the River Turret, the…
…’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…