Family Fun Activities for the Summer

We hope everyone is enjoying the summer season and enjoying the sunny weather! Now that schools are out, this is the perfect chance to get your kids involved for some fun, family bonding time. There are so many fun and exciting activities to do and attractions to visit throughout Scotland. Some of our top picks…

Interview with The Highland Chocolatier

We hope everyone is enjoying the Summer weather! There are so many fantastic places to visit in Scotland. One of our personal favourites is visiting The Highland Chocolatier. Iain Burnett, known as The Highland Chocolatier, is a chocolate artisan based in the heart of Scotland. Iain makes a wide range of treats ranging from gourmet…

Top Castles to Visit in Scotland

We hope everyone has been enjoying the summer weather! Now that the summer holiday is approaching, a great way to spend it is by visiting some of the fantastic castles in Scotland. Scotland is known to be a home to over 1,000 castles varying in shape, sizes and history! We’ve picked some of our favourite…

A Day in… Dundee

The perfect destination for a fun day trip during your holiday, Dundee is a lovely little city about an hour’s drive from most of our cottages. The home of “jute, jam and journalism” is becoming one of the most popular tourist destinations thanks to its fascinating history, lively city centre and numerous museums and attractions.…

A Day Trip to Blair Castle, Atholl Estate

Blair Castle, located in Blair Atholl 7 miles from Pitlochry, is one of the most fascinating attractions in Central Scotland. With its gorgeous rooms, stunning grounds and gardens, the estate will charm visitors of all ages. Less than one hour’s drive from most of our properties, it is the perfect destination for a family day…

Macbeth Day Trip

Shakespeare’s “Macbeth” is one of the most well-known of his plays. The story of the bloody rise and fall of the titular character has thrilled audiences for centuries and the most recent film adaptation starring Michael Fassbender and Marion Cottillard brought the story alive for a whole new generation. While the witches and ghosts may…