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8 Good News Stories From Scotland’s Businesses
In the mood to read heart-warming and inspirational news stories? We’ve cherry picked some of our favourites on Scottish businesses...
The Crown and Royal Experiences in Scotland
It’s no secret that the Royal Family have had a long lasting love affair with Scotland. Follow in the footsteps...
9 Magical Landmarks & Attractions in Scotland
From mystical stones to fairytale-like castles and gingerbread houses, Scotland simply oozes magic. Fire your children’s imagination when you take...
Orkney’s hidden secrets
Orkney’s best known Neolithic attractions are known the world over and provide a fascinating insight into the islands’ past and...
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11 Best Places to Stay in the Highlands – the perfect base for your Scottish Holiday
The Scottish Highlands are home to beautiful vast landscapes and a unique culture and history. With hundreds of hidden villages,...
Scottish traditional music to listen to on a musical journey through Scotland
Celebrate 2021 with some uplifting Scottish music! Traditional music and Gaelic songs have been at the heart of Scottish culture...
6 Beautiful Spots to Stargaze Around Inverness and The Highlands
With more freedom after lockdown, now is your chance to unwind, watch the universe go by and bless your lucky...
18 Braw Scottish Words & Their Meanings
Learn how to speak like a local with these great Scottish words and their meanings. From ‘braw’ to ‘wheesht’, we’ll...
Latest Posts
EXCLUSIVE: A series of interview videos with Outlander’s author
She is one of the world’s best-selling and phenomenally successful writers, and her appearances invoke wild hoots and applauses from her...
Quirky tales from Scotland’s pubs and bars
In Scotland, a trip to the pub often involves more than just a drink and a chat: it can mean...
Whisky and food can make a dram fine match
Relaxing in front of a roaring coal fire, sharing a celebratory toast with friends or taking in the surroundings of...
The gardens which have it all
Whether you’re green-fingered or not, it’s true that many of us love nothing more than getting out for a walk...
Tartan Day – 10 unbe-weave-able facts about tartan
Look out your kilt or tartan trews – Sunday 6 April is Tartan Day, a chance for Scots both at...
The science of food and drink
Edinburgh is a paradise for lovers of food and drink, and this April the Edinburgh International Science Festival (5 – 20...
Scottish beaches named among the best in the UK in the TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice 2014 Awards
Join me in the excitement as Scotland added yet another accolade to its award bank today – this time from...
Scottish islands scoop top spots at TripAdvisor 2014 Travellers’ Choice Islands awards
The votes for the TripAdvisor 2014 Travellers’ Choice Islands Awards have been counted… *drum roll*… and we are ecstatic but...
Orkney’s most-visited attractions
You’d be hard-pressed to find a region with a longer or prouder history than the Orkney Isles. From Stone Age...
Edinburgh counts down to Christmas
Having recently been voted one of the best cities in the world in which to enjoy a winter break by...