I hope everyone is enjoying the winter season. Now that the Christmas holiday is around the corner, why not consider exploring some amazing places in Crieff. Crieff (which originates from the Gaelic word “tree”), is a town famous for its whisky and cattle droving history. One of the most famous cattle-rustlers Rob Roy MacGregor travelled…
We hope everyone has been enjoying the Autumn season! It’s the time of the year where the leaves are changing colour and the days are getting a bit chillier. Now that the October break has now began, why not take advantage of this great opportunity to book a holiday to Lochearnhead. There are so many…
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…
In the next chapter of the Scottish History series, we take a look at the Battle of Homildon Hill in 1402. During the time leading to the repudiation of the Truce of Leulinghem, both Kingdoms began to raid the other. On 22 June 1402, a small force backed by the Scots government, returning from one such…
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…
In the next chapter of the Scottish history series we take a look at the battle of Neville’s Cross 1346. After a decisive victory for the English King Edward III over the French at Crecy in August 1346, the French King Philip reached out to his old ally, King David II of Scotland, through the…
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…
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…
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…