We hope everyone is enjoying their summer break and soaking up the sunshine! There’s no better time than now to start planning your holiday in Scotland. Holidays in Scotland do not have to cost a fortune as there are many wonderful, hidden gems to discover for free. There are various adventures to embark on such…
Have you ever wondered when is the best time to take a break and go on holiday in Scotland? Scotland is beautiful and welcoming at all times of the year, so it all depends on your priorities! This is our short guide on the best times to visit Scotland. For extra resources, have a look…
I hope everyone has been enjoying the lovely summer weather so far! Now that lockdown restrictions have eased, why not try out a fun, thrill based activity with your friends and family. We at Cooper Cottages decided on embark on an adventure amongst the trees by visiting Go Ape at Aberfoyle. Go Ape is an…
Have you looked into solo travel in the UK? The pandemic has affected everyone differently and some people might feel safer or interested in solo travel this year. Scotland is ideal for solo travel due to the various small towns close to nature where you get the best of both worlds and still enjoy time…
All summer the sun has been shining and so what better way to make great memories than by doing fun, water based activities by the lochside! We at Cooper Cottages spent the day in beautiful Lochearnhead, more specifically at the Loch Earn Wakeschool – a fantastic water sports centre with a diverse range of fun…
We hope you enjoyed the previous property blog post which answered various questions regarding the View Cottage. This weeks’ blog post will be exploring the High View Cottage as the owner of this amazing accommodation has described the many benefits that guests can enjoy when staying at the High View Cottage! High View can be…
What would a summer holiday in Scotland look like, now in 2021? For one, the days are much longer and you can enjoy being outdoors until 8 pm, which gives you more time to explore. Secondly, the weather is warm which means it is the perfect time for outdoor activities! Here are a few ideas…
In the next chapter of the Scottish history series we take a look at the battle of Harlaw (1411) which was fought between English backed Highlander forces under Donald of Islay, and a Lowland army led by Alexander Stewart, Earl of Mar. The battle saved Aberdeen from being sacked and checked the expansionist policies of…
Sustainability has been an important topic for the last few years, more specifically sustainable and responsible tourism. But how does that affect you and your holiday in Scotland with us? Here is our short guide on how to #respectprotectenjoy: 1. Respect the local area This is one of the most important things when you travel.…
We hope that you enjoyed the last blog post which featured questions regarding Chauffeur’s Cottage. This weeks’ blog post will take on a slightly different approach as the owner of the Glinngeal property will illustrate the story of how the property came to be along with what you can expect when staying at this beautiful…