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World Pipe Band Championships

August 23, 2026 Our Man On The Ground 0

The pipes were calling for Canadian musicians as they swept the board at the World Pipe Band Championships in Glasgow. Jubilant players from the Simon Fraser University were dancing for joy after winning the prestigious […]

Sea Life Loch Lomond Aquarium Centre

August 16, 2026 Our Man On The Ground 0

With a high five and a spin of the tail and the juicy fish was down Tofu’s throat in a blink of an eye. And with a cheeky grin, Tofu was back in the water […]

The Royal National Mòd 2026

July 11, 2026 Our Man On The Ground 0

The spirit of the Gaels is set to hit Glasgow in October with the world’s largest celebration of the Scottish Gaelic language. The Royal National Mòd will run from 9th to 17th October and is […]

The Inverness Castle Experience

April 23, 2026 Our Man On The Ground 0

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 […]

A Gastronomic Guide to Edinburgh

April 18, 2026 Our Man On The Ground 0

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 […]

Driving in Scotland: Why Cars Beat Planes

March 16, 2026 Our Man On The Ground 1

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. […]

World Gaelic Week

February 23, 2026 Our Man On The Ground 0

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) […]

The Gailes Hotel and Spa

June 12, 2024 Our Man On The Ground 1

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 […]

Historic Stirling

April 4, 2024 Our Man On The Ground 0

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 […]

Unspoilt Solway Coast

November 2, 2023 Our Man On The Ground 0

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 […]