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…
We hope everyone has been enjoying the Autumn weather and all that comes with it! It’s the season where the days are becoming shorter and the weather has become a bit colder. Despite the change in season, there are still various activities and attractions that are perfect for a family holiday. Ranging from wildlife and…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…