Bookshops

There’s nothing better than coming in from the cold, curling up in front of a log-fire and opening a good book this winter. And with Christmas fast approaching you might be on the lookout for those last-minute presents for friends and relatives. Well, there are plenty of great places to pick up some fantastic reads.…

Aquila Ecology Wildlife Tours

Scotland is renowned for its breath-taking landscapes, but what sort of creatures inhabit this wilderness? We asked Andrea and Terry from Aquila Ecology, and they took us on one of their famous tours. Aquila Ecology is a small company based in St. Fillans, in beautiful Perthshire. They offer walks and guided tours of the area…

A day in… Perth

The lively city of Perth has a lot to offer to its visitors, but if you are planning a short stay in the area, the question is: what can you do in one day? Here’s a video showing the places we visited during our trip.     First, we drove to Scone Palace, “the crowning…

Autumn Gold in Perthshire

There’s now more time to explore some of Scotland’s best loved historic visitor attractions in this, the Year of History, Heritage and Archaeology 2017. From the Broch of Gurness in Orkney to Cardoness Castle in Dumfries and Galloway, over 36 attractions are extending their summer opening arrangements to the end of October 2017. Why not…