Plan your Central Scotland Highland Games trip Highland games have been a part of Scotland’s culture for hundreds of years and are just as popular today as they’ve ever been. It’s no wonder when you experience the sense of community, heritage and celebration at each of Scotland’s Highland games. Find out more about the games…
Easter holiday fun for kids April is a wonderful time to experience Scotland as the days grow longer and milder, and the country begins to burst back into life. April sees many iconic attractions reopen for the season, alongside a lively calendar of events and festivals getting underway, so there’s no shortage of exciting things…
When Outlander returns for its eighth and final season, fans once again find themselves transported across centuries and continents. But while the story spans Scotland and colonial America, the magic behind the camera remains firmly rooted in one place: Scotland. Season 8 continues the series’ tradition of transforming Scotland’s castles, villages and wild landscapes into…
Moirlanich Longhouse is a beautifully conserved cottage giving unique insight into rural family life in 19th-century Scotland. This cruck-framed byre dwelling nestled in Glen Lochay offers a unique opportunity to visit a traditional rural home, virtually unchanged since its last inhabitant left in 1968. Inside, the family’s living quarters are separated from the cattle byre by…
It’s easy to find stunning views and scenery in Scotland. Winter might seem like a empty, desolate time to visit but the cold brings with it snow, icicles, clear crisp days and many superb vistas. In this list, we share some of the best winter sightseeing points in Central Scotland. Some you can enjoy form…
The Comrie Flambeaux is a unique Hogmanay ritual. On the stroke of midnight, December 31st, a torchlight procession marches through the village. Traditionally the procession involves the twelve strongest men of the village carrying long, thick birch poles, to which burning tarred rags are attached, to each of the four corners of the village. Whilst…
The Northern Lights in Scotland – also called the Aurora Borealis – are nature’s very own theatrical performance. Witnessing the Aurora Borealis is an incredible experience. It may surprise you, but northern Scotland actually lies at the same latitude as Stavanger in Norway and Nunivak Island in Alaska, giving you a good chance of spotting…
“The Traitors” is a hugely popular reality competition show filmed at Ardross Castle in the Scottish Highlands. It’s dramatic, psychological, and full of strategy – often compared to a real-life game of Mafia or Werewolf. It’s essential a social strategy game with psychology, and drama thrown in, whilst being filmed in a stunning Scottish castle,…
Oscar-winning director Guillermo del Toro made a personal visit to the Wallace Monument before it was cast in a key role in his upcoming Frankenstein movie. The monument to William Wallace, which opened in 1869, influenced the design for the building which would become Victor Frankenstein’s laboratory in the Netflix film. Del Toro’s adaptation of…
While the surroundings of Scotland invite you to breathe in fresh air and relax, it’s also worth remembering that these same hills, glens and villages were once home to darker – yet deeply human – stories. Among them are the tales of the accused witches of Scotland… From the 1560s, authorities in Scotland began to…