Culture
The Inverness Castle Experience
There’s something about the Highlands of Scotland which stirs the heart. It’s one of the most magical parts of the UK and manages to keep hold of its beauty and history with a pride that […]
Scotland
Restaurants
A Gastronomic Guide to Edinburgh
Lick your lips if you are planning to visit Edinburgh. It is a Gastronaut’s dream. You will eat royally and learn to know your way around a gourmet haggis. Chef Douglas Roberts at Edinburgh’s self-declared […]
Motoring
Driving in Scotland: Why Cars Beat Planes
So, Storm Amy had just exploded across the west coast and there I was in Glasgow sitting inside a Czech tin can with the aerodynamic profile of a toaster, wondering if the insurance covered drowning. […]
Culture
World Gaelic Week
Gaelic is growing across the world as appreciation for this wonderful language is ramping up at a fast pace. To mark the positivity the cultural chatter, the fifth annual Seachdain na Gàidhlig (World Gaelic Week) […]
Hotels
The Gailes Hotel and Spa
Privately owned and proudly independent is what The Gailes Hotel and Spa in Ayrshire is all about. The advantage of being your own boss is thinking outside of the box. And that’s what the family […]
United Kingdom
Historic Stirling
Gazing across to the mighty National Wallace Monument and the equally impressive Ochil Hills takes some beating. The view from the bedroom window of Hotel Colessio in historic Stirling on a crisp Spring morning was […]
United Kingdom
Unspoilt Solway Coast
We watched spellbound as we greedily tucked into a scrumptious caramel shortbread ice cream. A crisp October day with not a soul in sight as we enjoyed one of Scotland’s most spectacular beaches. Carrick is […]
Book Reviews
Art and Nature in the Outer Hebrides
Beautiful Outer Hebrides in Scotland is packed with stunning nature and wildlife and is often captured best on canvas. Photographer Bruce Kendrick has done just that through his new and impressive book Art and Nature […]
Food
The World’s Only Drive-By Mustard Shop
The Hebrides is fast becoming a foodie destination. Not just for its seafood, Isle of Harris seaweed-infused gin or Raasay whisky which offers you the chance to stay overnight in the distillery. But also for […]
Scotland
Holiday Heaven in Crieff
“Never underestimate an old man with an axe” was very much on our minds as we watched in awe as Kenny launched yet another sharp one at the target. Such was his delight at hitting […]