In the next chapter of the Scottish history series we make a return to Robert the Bruce and the Scottish wars of independence, featuring one of the most significant Scottish victories since the battle of Bannockburn. On the 14th of October 1322, the battle of Old Byland was fought between King Edward II and Robert…
We will now continue with the series of blog posts that feature questions relating to the various properties Cooper Cottages offer. This week, the owner of Chauffeur’s Cottage answered our questions regarding the benefits that guests can experience when staying in this lovely accommodation! How would you describe Chauffeur’s Cottage? Chauffeur’s Cottage is a…
In this weeks instalment of the Scottish History series we take a look at one of the most famous socialist and trade union leaders from Edinburgh who led the Easter Rising in Dublin,1916. Born in Edinburgh, Scotland, James Connolly is a particular controversial individual who led a small rebellion in Dublin, Ireland. At the…
We hope you enjoyed our blog post featuring questions relating to the Penthouse Apartment. This week, the owner of the Allt Beag accommodation answered our questions regarding the amazing benefits that guests can get to experience when staying in this wonderful accommodation! How would you describe Allt Beag? Allt Beag is a’ get away…
In this weeks instalment of the Scottish History series, instead of discussing a particular battle, I would like to give a little detail on some of Scotlands finest military figures. Lieutenant General Sir John Moore During the Penobscot Expedition in the American war of Independence, Sir John Moore established a name for himself while holding…
On this weeks instalment of the Cooper Cottages Scottish History series, we’re going to take a look into the ‘Battle of Killiecrankie (1689)’, one of the first major Scottish victories in the Jacobite Rebellions. Before the Battle in 1688, many of the prominent protestant English magnates had become weary of King James VII’s Catholic…
On our next edition to the Scottish history series, we will be looking into the battle of Flodden in the year 1513. A battle which would turn out to be one of the largest military disasters in Scottish history. Before the Battle The leading events to the battle of Flodden began in the year…
On this next chapter in our Scottish history series I want to travel forward in time from our times with Robert the Bruce and William Wallace to the year 1715, during the Jacobite Rebellions. Before the Battle After the coronation of George I in 1714, much unrest could be found in Scotland as the…
Happy New Year from Cooper Cottages! We hope you had a warm celebration with your loved ones. We have many hopes for 2021 and this is the time when we usually create our New Year’s Resolutions! It would always put you in a good mood and give you something to look forward to during the…
I hope everyone had a lovely Christmas and were able to spend the festive day with your loved ones! Although 2020 was a challenging year, it’s important to feel hopeful and optimistic towards the new year! Even though travelling options may seem limited for 2021, there are still so many amazing places and hidden gems…