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…
As a continuation of the Scottish history series, this week we will be delving into the battle of Stirling Bridge, 17 years prior to the battle of Bannockburn. Pre-Battle In the year 1297, Scotland found itself under the rule of English King Edward I after a provoked invasion in 1296. While the Scottish King…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
With the impressive abilities within our smartphones today, almost everyone has the power to take incredible photographs. You do not always have to own an extortionate DSLR, just a little creativity. Our artistic passion usually presents itself when we escape normality and embark on a magical holiday. Capturing the beauty of our holiday destination to…
After a long time spent in the house, our everyday lives are slowly returning to normal! We decided to take a tour at the Stirling Old Town Jail and have a look ourselves for what we can do around Scotland post-pandemic. Let us have a peek into the dark history of Stirling. Safety measures…