Welcome to Scotland

04/06/2024

28/05/2024

Explore the Border's rich and fascinating history, visit castles, museums, great houses, chapels and more.

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19/01/2024

Hop on Edinburgh’s recently extended tram network and wind your way from the city centre to the port district of Leith.

15/01/2024

In the Scottish Highlands, the word “thrawn” means “stubborn,” but in a good way. It’s a virtuous struggle to make the most of what’s available. Professional snowboarder Lesley McKenna was raised on thrawn, and she has spent her life pushing the boundaries of her sport while advocating for the people and the place that shaped her.

In the Scottish Highlands, the word “thrawn” means “stubborn,” but in a good way. It’s a virtuous struggle to make the most of what’s available. Professional...

13/12/2023

Visitors to Scotland will usually land in either Glasgow or Edinburgh, or enter the country from England in the south and make a beeline for these cities or the Highlands. We have all heard about the Isle of Skye, the island distilleries and the majesty of Edinburgh castle. But just south of all these famous Scottish wonders you’ll find landscapes, castles, forests and experiences to rival anything further north.

The best reasons to visit the often overlooked southwestern region of Scotland.

27/11/2023

Filmed in all four seasons across the Cateran Ecomuseum, ‘From Deep Time to Our Time’ encourages people to rethink the ways they travel. It features the people who live in the ‘museum without walls’ and its nature, with drone footage of the spectacular Perthshire and Angus scenery.

Collaborating with communities, the Cateran Ecomuseum provides inspirational experiences through nature, culture and heritage. The ecomuseum is situated on the Highland Boundary Fault, the most important geological division in Scotland, close to the cities of Perth and Dundee.

Filmed in all four seasons across the Cateran Ecomuseum, ‘From Deep Time to Our Time’ encourages people to rethink the ways they travel. It features the peop...

05/09/2023

A great review of Dunrobin Castle from Heather Pottie

"My husband and I visited Dunrobin Castle in August and it was one of the Best Tourist Attractions we have visited.

Dunrobin Castle is the most northerly of Scotland's great houses and the largest in the Northern Highlands with 189 rooms. It is also one of Britain's oldest continuously inhabited houses dating back to the early 1300s, home to the Earls and later, the Dukes of Sutherland.

The Castle which resembles a French Chateau with its towering conical Spires, has seen the architectural influences of Sir Charles Barry, who designed the Houses of Parliament, and Scotland’s own Sr Robert Lorimer. The Castle was used as a Naval hospital during the First World War and as a boy’s boarding school from 1965 to 1972.

Situated on the east coast of the Northern Highlands overlooking the Moray Firth, just north of the villages of Golspie and Dornoch (famous for it’s cathedral and Royal Dornoch Golf Club).

The tour of the Castle was such an experience. Their one way system made it very easy to follow.

The earliest part of the building dates from around 1275.
We took a self guided tour through the state rooms on the first floor before making our way through the smaller rooms in the older parts of the castle

We also had a walk around the beautiful gardens and Victorian Museum.

We then sat and watched the Falcon Display on the Castle lawn which was exciting, seeing them fly so low, just above our heads and catching food in mid- air.

The display features a Perigrine and Gyrfalcon as well as Harris Hawks.

The Falconer explained different hunting methods used by owls, hawks and falcons in a series of fascinating aerobatic displays. We had the opportunity to take many photos.

We had lunch in the cafe. Well worth a visit too"

Thanks for sharing Heather 👍

13/06/2023

EastLinks-FamilyPark are a farm themed day out based in East Lothian, where kids and grown-up's can play and learn together!

They have all sizes of Go-Karts, Pedal Tractors, Crazy Bikes, 4 Level Fortress with Slides, Sand Pit, Play park, Sledging Slope, Hay barn, Trampolines, Jelly Bellies, Musical Maze, 18 Hole Crazy Golf* and of course the Safari Train which takes you through the fields to meet the friendly animals!

​On the farm there are Cows, Highland Cows, Sheep, Goats, Pigs, Horses, Donkeys, Deer, Chickens, Rabbits, Guinea Pigs, Rhea, Geese, Ducks, Prairie Dogs, Llamas and Wallabies!

12/06/2023

Situated in the heart of Edinburgh’s Old Town, Greyfriars Kirk was founded in 1620. It is the first church to be built in post-Reformation Scotland.

Greyfriars is a place of worship and welcome, with a ministry of hospitality and inclusion, a mission to the arts and spiritual home for pilgrims on the way....

11/06/2023

Trek through the parts of the Highlands not usually seen, stunning scenery and total isolation.

Take home photographs of the scenery and wildlife that your friends who have been coming to Scotland for years will be envious of.

Highland Trekking and Trail Riding

10/06/2023

Cullen Sea School specialises in a wide range of fun and exciting watersports activities on Scotland’s Moray Firth coast.

Regardless of your level of confidence, experience or current skillset, water based activities can be enjoyed by all. Our skilled and experienced instructors will help you to improve, or even begin, your journey to finding a water activity that’s right for you.

09/06/2023

Welcome to Traquair House , Scotland’s Oldest Inhabited House. Visited by 27 Scottish Kings and Queens Traquair dates back to 1107 and has been lived in by the Stuart family since 1491.

Originally a royal hunting lodge, Traquair played host to Mary Queen of Scots and later as staunch Catholics they supported the Jacobite cause without counting the cost.

08/06/2023

Ford & Etal is one of rural Northumberland’s best kept secrets. Home to the Joicey family for over 100 years, this working estate has fascinating heritage attractions, beautiful countryside to explore, tempting places to eat, drink and shop and a welcoming range of accommodation.

07/06/2023

Sula Boat Trips

Relax on the sandy beaches, explore rock pools, bird watch or admire the splendid views of the Bass Rock and the Firth of Forth, North Berwick really is a special place☀️

06/06/2023

Errichel Breakfast in Thyme Bistro’s Roundhouse has always been a special affair, watching the ducks, geese and other birds wander the gardens, or soaking up the magnificent view over the Tay Valley toward Aberfeldy, whilst enjoying a delicious breakfast made with the best local ingredients, including farm produce wherever possible.

05/06/2023

Eat, sleep, drink, play and explore at Loch Insh

04/06/2023

Highland Experience Tours

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03/06/2023

Paxton House is one of the finest Palladian houses in Britain with outstanding collections of Chippendale furniture, Georgian costume and paintings from Scotland’s national collection.

Make memories to treasure in their glorious riverside setting, get together for a family day out or meet up here with friends.

02/06/2023

Working with local people, Trees For Life and its partner Rewilding Europe have a vision to create a rewilding landscape with a long-term difference. This 30-year initiative brings together communities, businesses and landowners to restore woodland, peatland and riverside habitats. It’s an ambitious proposal to form a broad coalition of partners whose common interests can be the basis of a progressive and shared agenda to strengthen the local economy and enrich people’s lives.

Working with local people, Trees for Life and its partner Rewilding Europe have a vision to create a rewilding landscape with a long-term difference. This 30...

01/06/2023

In today's short video Mercat Tours storyteller Fred takes us down to the mysterious and dark, Blair Street Underground Vaults.

The vaults which are located below Edinburgh are centuries old and have plenty of tales to tell. You can visit them with their award-winning storytellers on their 5-star ghost and history tours

In today's short video our storyteller Fred takes us down to the mysterious and dark, Blair Street Underground Vaults. The vaults which are located below Edi...

31/05/2023

Pick up a brush, get creative, paint your masterpiece!

30/05/2023

Outfit Moray are an outdoor learning and adventure charity based in Lossiemouth, delivering life-changing outdoor activities for young people in Moray, particularly those who are vulnerable or disadvantage. Working closely with local schools, charity, youth groups and the Moray Council, as well as providing affordable adventures during school holidays, non-school days such as in-service days or bank holidays as well as weekends.

Outfit Moray are an outdoor learning and adventure charity based in Lossiemouth, delivering life-changing outdoor activities for young people in Moray, parti...

29/05/2023

Timberbush Tours Ltd

Adventure Awaits in Scotland! We have a variety of 1, 2 and 3 day tours departing from Edinburgh, Glasgow and Inverness, so whether it's lochs, castles, distilleries or filming locations you're interested in - there's a tour for you!

Adventure Awaits in Scotland! We have a variety of 1, 2 and 3 day tours departing from Edinburgh, Glasgow and Inverness, so whether it's lochs, castles, dist...

28/05/2023

'It came into his mind to build a house for God's service, of most curious work, the which that it might be done with greater glory and splendour, he caused artificers to be brought from other regions and foreign kingdoms and caused daily to be abundance of all kinds of workmen present as masons, carpenters, smiths, barrowmen and quarriers....'

Father Hay, author of A Genealogie of the Saintclaires of Rosslyn, describes the start of Sir William St Clair's plan.

Rosslyn Chapel was founded in 1446 as a place of worship and services continue to be held here weekly. The Chapel has also been a popular destination for visitors for generations. By the late 18th-century, it was starting to appear on itineraries and its profile greatly increased after the publication of Dan Brown's novel, The Da Vinci Code, in 2003, and the subsequent film. Rosslyn Chapel Trust was established in 1995 to care for the Chapel and oversee its conservation and public access.

Learn more and Book tickets on our website https://www.rosslynchapel.com

27/05/2023

Explore Eilean Donan Castle, a 13th Century Castle in the Highlands of Scotland and you will embark on a journey that takes you through time and history.

Explore some of the internal and external views of one of Scotland's most famous national icons.

26/05/2023

Inveraray Jail

Step back almost two centuries and discover the stories of the real men, women and children who were tried and served their sentences in this prison.

Visit the Courtroom; explore the Cells in the Old and New Prisons; try out the wooden beds and hammocks; sample the punishments; experience the Whipping Table; take your turn at the Crank Wheel. Meet the Warder and Prisoners and get locked up in the Airing Yards.

Step back almost two centuries and discover the stories of the real men, women and children who were tried and served their sentences in this prison.Visit th...

25/05/2023

With over 40 years of experience sailing Loch Ness, there's no better way to enjoy the loch and visit Urquhart Castle than with Loch Ness by Jacobite .

Their Loch Ness cruises and tours will take you on a journey of discovery, as you soak up the scenery, historic monuments and intriguing tales surrounding our mysterious monster, ancient Urquhart Castle and the Caledonian Canal in the heart of Scotland's Great Glen.

Book your own experience at: https://www.jacobite.co.uk/Please SUBSCRIBE to the LOCH NESS BY JACOBITE Youtube channel for regular videos.And follow us on soc...

24/05/2023

Penguins Rock

Visit our famous colony in Europe's largest outdoor penguin pool!

With three different species and over 100 penguins to care for, it's no surprise our swimming pool is 65 metres long and 3.5 metres deep at its deepest point, containing 1.2 million litres of water.

Watch our king, gentoo and rockhopper penguins enjoy playing in the waterfall, sliding down the water shoot and sunbathing on floating 'icebergs' in the pool.

There's always something happening at Penguins Rock but springtime is especially exciting when we put out the nest rings for breeding season.

23/05/2023

Lochcarron of Scotland

Introducing the All British Wool Premium Strome Kilt Cloth. As the world's leading manufacturer of tartan, we feel it is important to adapt and develop with what is becoming one of the most important influencing factors of modern times, environmental sustainability. Our 100% British Wool Strome Kilt quality does just that.

For the best part of two years, the first major project at Lochcarron of Scotland has been in process. Our traditional 16oz cloth is the perfect handle for creating authentic Scottish Kilts, so it was only natural for its next step to becoming 100% British, and in fact, mostly Scottish!

Introducing the All British Wool Premium Strome Kilt Cloth. As the world's leading manufacturer of tartan, we feel it is important to adapt and develop with ...