As I discussed in my previous post, it is important to keep your mind active just as much as your body and as learning something new is a fantastic way to do that, I thought I could make this weeks blog an educational read. Specifically on Scottish history, a topic I am particularly passionate about.…
How Nature Can Contribute To The Quality of Your Life This year, everything is about slowing down. But this is not necessarily a bad thing. As we are saying goodbye to Autumn soon, this is the best time to take a moment for ourselves and just reflect. We have collaborated with Patrick from Eternal Mountain…
One of the things that kids were able to experience during lockdown was spending extra time as a family! The time spent within our homes allowed families to bond with their kids and spend quality time together by doing various activities. Now that many of us are experiencing a second lockdown and tighter safety restrictions,…
With many of us now facing down the reality of a second lockdown or new restrictions, it’s important to remember that taking care of yourself where both physical and mental health is concerned is extremely important. Where many avenues of self improvement and leisure are closed, it is vital we maintain a positive outlook on…
‘When staying within a self-catering holiday accommodation, an important thing to take into consideration is how you’re going to spend your typical day! You may be wondering what type of activities are nearby and what are the best places to grab a bite to eat? To help answer those question, this blog will serve as…
On this week’s blog, I decided to make a return to the holiday photography series. However, alternatively to advice on actually capturing the image, I thought I could share with you some of the best locations to set up and apply your skills. Specifically in and around Killin and Loch Tay. Cooper Cottages offers a…
On this week’s blog, I thought I would take a break from my ‘Top 3 Tips’ series and take you through a small itinerary that you can use when staying at our Penthouse Apartment in Stirling. The Penthouse Apartment in Stirling is a short walk from the centre of town with the mainline railway station,…
When looking to book your next holiday destination, there are various factors to take into consideration i.e. budgeting, the location, services provided etc. Although the hotel industry is still going strong, self-catering accommodations has become a dominant component within the travel and tourism industry. Booking holiday getaways through these alternative accommodations has become a growing…
Previously on the Cooper Cottages Blog, I talked about my ‘Top 3 Tips for Holiday Photography’. I covered simple tricks such as Lighting, the Rule of Two Thirds and Post Processing that anyone could use to fully capture the beauty of their next holiday – using just their smartphone. However, This week, I thought I…
Wellness Tourism has become a massive trend within the last few years. This isn’t all too surprising considering that there has been significant interest in fitness, health and well-being. According to an annual review conducted by VisitScotland, interest in wellness tourism has been increasing at twice the rate of tourism in general! You’re probably thinking,…