Battle of Bannockburn Experience
Using 3D screens and an interactive battle map, the Battle of Bannockburn Centre takes you back in time to this pivotal event in Scottish history. Established near the site of…
Trace your Ancestry
The Scottish diaspora is large and there are many who celebrate their heritage and ties to the country around the globe. The traditions of clans and tartans are kept alive…
Loch Leven Castle and the Imprisonment of Mary Queen of Scots
The film “Mary Queen of Scots” comes to cinemas across the country this month and tells the story of the power struggle between Mary and her cousin, Elizabeth. Mary would…
Day’s Out for Older Guests
Many of our guests have been coming to Scotland for many years and some are at an age when more sedate activities are appealing to them while on holiday. There…
The meaning of “Hogmanay” and “Auld Lang Syne”
Hogmanay While much of the world rings in the New Year, in Scotland, we celebrate the uniquely Scottish tradition of “Hogmanay.” But where does the name come from? The origins…
Outlaw King Filming Locations
The 2018 Netflix movie “Outlaw King”, stars Chris Pine as Robert the Bruce in his quest for the crown of Scotland. The film was shot on location in Scotland giving…
Heavy Metal at the Engine Shed
The Engine Shed is Scotland’s dedicated building conservation centre, based in Stirling. Run by Historic Environment Scotland, it serves as a central hub for building and conservation professionals and the…
The Battle of Stirling Bridge
History After the Battle of Dunbar (1296), in which King Edward I had sent his commander, the Earl of Surrey, north in answer to a refusal by the Scottish King…
Top Five for Families this Autumn
Stuck for ideas of what to do with the kids this Autumn? There are a number of fantastic places for them to enjoy. Here are our top five ideas to…
The Haunted POW Camp
Last night we enjoyed a tour around the Cultybraggan Camp just outside the village of Comrie, formerly used as a World War Two Prisoner of War camp. The Nissan huts…