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, during the Jacobite Rebellions. Before the Battle After the coronation of George I in 1714, much unrest could be found in Scotland as the…
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 In the year 1297, Scotland found itself under the rule of English King Edward I after a provoked invasion in 1296. While the Scottish King…
As I discussed in my previous post, it is important to keep your mind active just as much as your body and as learning something new is a fantastic way to do that, I thought I could make this weeks blog an educational read. Specifically on Scottish history, a topic I am particularly passionate about.…
With many of us now facing down the reality of a second lockdown or new restrictions, it’s important to remember that taking care of yourself where both physical and mental health is concerned is extremely important. Where many avenues of self improvement and leisure are closed, it is vital we maintain a positive outlook on…
On this week’s blog, I thought I would take a break from my ‘Top 3 Tips’ series and take you through a small itinerary that you can use when staying at our Penthouse Apartment in Stirling. The Penthouse Apartment in Stirling is a short walk from the centre of town with the mainline railway station,…
After a long time spent in the house, our everyday lives are slowly returning to normal! We decided to take a tour at the Stirling Old Town Jail and have a look ourselves for what we can do around Scotland post-pandemic. Let us have a peek into the dark history of Stirling. Safety measures…
A big part of traveling is… food of course. Whether you are traveling to a whole new country or just a different area, food remains an important aspect of your trip. Local restaurants are a great way to explore the local cuisine but what if you prefer to cook at home? Cooking at home saves…
With early nights and a chill in the air, what better time to enjoy a bit of theatre. There are several great theatres and art centres with excellent programmes to enliven those winter nights. Pitlochry Festival Theatre will hold their annual Winter Words Festival again this February, with a great series of authors giving…
1. Hallowild at Blair Drummond Safari Park (12th to 27th October) This year, the Safari Park is unveiling The Tomb! A brand new indoor Halloween attraction with special 3D effects and live actors, that’s guaranteed to set hearts racing. There will also be magic shows, slime making, a pumpkin patch, giant haybale spiders and all…
Festival season is almost over, but before we get ready to welcome in Autumn, there are a few more events worth visiting in the area. One week ago the popular Sruighlea Festival came back to Stirling to provide hundreds of visitors with a day of games, music, food and drinks. Did you see the live…