Brig o’ Turk is the quintessence of the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park. An area of natural beauty taking in expansive lochs, hiking trails that take in stunning scenery, a quaint village and a sense of adventure as you explore its history and heritage. A short drive from Callander is the hamlet of Kilmahog,…
The sun does not always shine in Scotland, everybody knows that. That is why you need to make the most of those bright summer days, and we have just the thing for you. Queen Elizabeth Forest Park, near Aberfoyle, is the perfect place for a relaxing day to reconnect with nature. Get away from busy…
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 the numerous attractions that Scotland has to offer: from historic sites to museums and parks, here are a few suggestions to help you plan the…
Our stunning Scottish mountains were named after Sir Hugh T. Munro, the first man to catalogue them. Hundreds of hiking enthusiasts travel across the country each year to tick new peaks off their list, but these climbs are no walk in the park. If your new year’s resolutions include conquering some of them, make sure…
Conveniently located near Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park, and not more than few hours’ drive from Edinburgh, Glasgow, Stirling and Perth, Callander is loved by tourists and visitors. It might seem small at first, but once you start walking the different paths and following the cycling route, you will realise how many stunning…
It’s the 1st April and the first cuckoo has been heard this morning having arrived back in Lochearnhead for the summer. The cuckoos are generally medium-sized slender birds. The majority are arboreal, with a sizeable minority that are terrestrial. Some species are migratory and feed on insects, insect larvae and a variety of other animals,…
The brown trout fishing season in Scotland is generally from the 15th of March to 30th September with some variations however in Aberdeenshire and the Highlands the season generally starts on the 1st of April giving the trout a couple more weeks to get in condition after the colder winter up north. On the Tay,…