The Battle of Killiecrankie
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…
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…
This week, I will be discussing some of the key landmarks that are worth visiting when planning your next holiday trip to Scotland. Although you may not be able to…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
The Crannog Centre near Kenmore opened its doors to visitors once again for the 2019 season on the 30th March. The centre, one of only 2 of its kind in…
The sun is peeking through the clouds, daffodils are appearing at the side of the street and Easter is just around the corner. Spring is the perfect season to visit…
Post-holiday blues? There is nothing worse than getting back to your daily routine after a nice trip, but we have a solution. The best way to survive this change is……
The big cities of the Central Belt are not the only places soaked in history. There are plenty of lesser-known buildings and sites scattered around the countryside, all full of…