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10/03/2023

Looking to discover somewhere new and spend some more time outdoors this spring?

Why not download our Falkirk Explored app and see somewhere new?

In the app you can listen to an audio tour, unlock badges, discover Falkirk's 'Blue Pool' and explore walking and cycling trails, among other things. What's not to love?

11/06/2021

Planning to explore the west coast of Scotland this summer? The Maramap is the perfect companion to do so.

Explore bustling marine hubs, discover remote lighthouses and even find out the best places to spot a dolphin or seal! Available to use on the West Coast Waters website.

https://map.westcoastwaters.co.uk/

// Image by Zeemon Erhardt

19/05/2021

Two new audio tours and Two new cycling tours are now live on the Falkirk Explored app. So much history and hidden gems right here in Central Scotland!

20/04/2021

Travel is finally permitted within Scotland again and we’re getting inspired for our next trip, by listening to a story set in beautiful Oldshoremore🧜‍♀️🌊Listen via our Sound Cloud or by downloading the North Coast 500 app.

Our apps are filled with loads of great Scottish hidden gems, perfect for planning a getaway! Please stay safe and only travel where permitted.📱

https://soundcloud.com/whereverly/christina-stewart-the-mermaid-of-oldshoremore

25/01/2021

Here at Whereverly, it's no secret we love Scotland. So today is certainly a day of celebration for us. Happy Burn's Day!

We're taking some time today to listen to leading Burns orator David Sibbald on a journey through Stirling, following in the footsteps of the great writer and poet.

Even if, like us, you aren't in Stirling right now, we think you can enjoy listening to learning about some of Burns' greatest achievements and his Stirling story.

Photo by © Kim Traynor(cc-by-sa/2.0)

15/01/2021

Working on some more walking routes for the app this afternoon. Dumfries and Galloway, especially areas like Wanlockhead, is rich in stunning scenery but also stories and folklore about witches and ghosts!

Image: Lowther Hills Photo © Alan O'Dowd (cc-by-sa/2.0)

07/12/2020

Some Christmas shopping is certainly a good way to brighten up a Monday!🎄

Check out the great offers that are exclusive to: https://scotlandstartshere.com/christmas/

10/12/2019

Explore The Coig - five new tourist routes for Scotland

Did you see us in History Scotland last week?

"The Coig (Gaelic for 'five') is a new set of tourist routes that cover Ayrshire, Arran, Bute and Cumbrae."

We developed an app to help you explore 5 new routes across Scotland in one stunning adventure.

Read what History Scotland thought of it and download it on the app store by searching "The Coig" on Android or iPhone!

https://www.historyscotland.com/exploring-scotland/explore-the-coig-five-new-tourist-routes-for-scotland

History Scotland is your number one online resource for Scottish history and nostalgia, bringing you daily news and expert articles on Scottish heritage, history and events.

07/08/2019

We have had an exciting afternoon in Stirling talking about the future of Scottish tourism.

Stirling Council, The CivTech Programme and Scottish Government Finance Secretary, Derek Mackay MSP were all in attendance to learn about how is improving public services and supporting business growth in Stirling.

We went through the CivTech prgramme a few years ago and it put us on our way to helping develop tourism apps for the Scottish Borders, Stirling, the Highlands and the North Coast 500.

21/05/2019

Our Managing Director Iain McNeill is rocking the house at Scottish Business Network in London.

Iain is sharing the story of how we went from our first Highland Discovery app to Making Journeys Memorable for visitors to Midlothian, Stirling, the Scottish Borders, the North Coast 500 and more.

13/05/2019

It has been over a month now that our Scotland Starts Here app has been on the Google Play store and we have been receiving some great feedback.

If you're planning a visit to the Scottish Borders be sure to map your route on the app!

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.whereverly.mbtag.android&hl=en_GB

24/04/2019

New tourism app encourages visitors to explore Midlothian

There was a great write up of our new app Scotland Starts Here in the Midlothian Advertiser this week!

“The new app is free to use and easy to download. It has everything from interactive routes, maps, itineraries of what to do depending on your mode of transport and interests. It even has some fantastic audio telling stories through the areas many myths, legends and songs."

Read the full story here! 👇

MBTAG - Midlothian Borders Tourism Action Group VisitScotland VisitKelso Project Hawick Visit Berwick

https://www.midlothianadvertiser.co.uk/news/people/new-tourism-app-encourages-visitors-to-explore-midlothian-1-4903574

With the Easter holidays now here, visitors to Midlothian can explore new tours, listen to myths, legends and songs about the area and find places of interest nearby thanks to a new app.

24/04/2019

Whereverly's cover photo

26/03/2019

We are delighted to announce that our "Scotland Starts Here" app will be launching at the Making the Invisible Visible Conference at Peebles Hydro on March 27th.

MBTAG - Midlothian Borders Tourism Action Group are hosting the event and it is all about helping businesses aid in the improvement of the Scottish Borders tourism offering.

There are still tickets left for the event so sign up and come along to see the future we are shaping for Midlothain and the Scottish Borders.

https://www.mbtag.uk/event/making-the-invisible-visible-accelerating-scottish-borders-tourism/

21/03/2019

Our founder Iain McNeill is up in Stirling today talking about our Explore Stirling app.

The app helps build experiences to help keep tourists in Stirling and encourage them off the beaten track to discover the amazing, smaller businesses, the city has to offer

Visit Scotland STEP Scotland Stirling City

20/03/2019

Scotland Starts Here will help showcase the incredible Scenery, Food & Drink, Historic Sites, Hiking & Cycling Trails and Experiences that the Scottish Borders and Midlothian have to offer.

Watch this space.

MBTAG - Midlothian Borders Tourism Action Group

15/03/2019

It's been a busy day at the Ayrshire Bytes Conference at Ayrshire College.

Out founder Iain is on stage now sharing some Whereverly Wisdom

14/03/2019

Our founder Iain McNeill will be speaking at the Ayrshire Bytes conference tomorrow at Ayrshire College.

We will be joining in the collaboration between different sectors, data practitioners, students and business specialists to explore data-driven innovation.

There are still some spaces left and you can sign up here!

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ayrshire-bytes-collaboration-lets-do-datatogether-tickets-56798668346

05/03/2019

We were lucky enough to work with some Edinburgh College students for our upcoming app with MBTAG - Midlothian Borders Tourism Action Group.

HNC Radio Broadcasting students recorded storytellers telling the tales of Midlothian and the Borders which will then be used as part of a series of driving, walking and rail journeys throughout the area.

Thanks to the students and the college for helping bring these stories to life!

http://www.edinburghcollege.ac.uk/newsandevents/edinburgh-college-students-help-tell-stories-midlothian-borders/

07/02/2019

As we develop the Killiecrankie Battle App, which is coming Summer 2019, we've been working with the extremely talented Dylan Gibson Illustration.

Dylan has been working on some illustration sketches for us and he's really bringing these characters to life!

Follow his page to see more of his incredible work 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🖊

06/02/2019

We started out in The CivTech Programme in Edinburgh to work on our Highland Discovery app, and since then we've worked with North Coast 500, Explore Stirling and we have the Killiecrankie Battle App launching this summer.

We've come back today to see how the next group of innovators are going to change the world.

28/01/2019

We enjoyed Burns Supper last week but we aren't quite finished with out Burns obsession yet...

In 1798 Rabbie Burns wrote a song called "The Braes o' Killiecrankie" and we've been looking at it in the build up to our Summer 2019 release of the Killiecrankie Battle App.

25/01/2019

"Green grow the rashes O,
Green grow the rashes O;
The sweetest hours that e'er I spend,
Are spent amang the lasses O!"

Today would have been Rabbie's 260th Birthday, we hope you all celebrate tonight with a Burns Supper!

22/01/2019

Wild Scotland Annual Conference

Tickets are now available for the Wild Scotland Annual Conference.

Be motivated, be inspired and engage with your sector at the Wild Scotland Annual Conference and find out why 'Wild Scotland Is Now'...

Thanks to MBTAG - Midlothian Borders Tourism Action Group for sharing!

Get your tickets below.

The Wild Scotland Annual Conference will take place during 'Scottish Tourism Month' and will be held for the first time at The Birnam Arts & Conference Centre in Perthshire. Offering a central location with direct links from Edinburgh, Glasgow and Inverness by rail. This is the must attend event of....

22/01/2019

Dippy the dinosaur comes to Scotland

Dinosaurs are on tour in Scotland!

Dippy the Dinosaur has gone on public display in Scotland for the first time as part of a UK tour.

You can see the replica Diplodocus skeleton on display at Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-birmingham-46950673

The famous replica skeleton, usually displayed at London's Natural History Museum, goes on show in Glasgow.

21/01/2019

See Soldier's Leap in the flesh at Killiecrankie this summer.

Would you take the jump with the Soldiers Of Killiecrankie?

17/01/2019

North Coast 500 have an incredible prize up for grabs.

You can win a seven-day trip for two people around the North Coast 500 this April which includes six nights’ accommodation in a wide range of stunning places.

To ENTER, simply LIKE the post and leave a comment telling them why you would like to win this amazing prize. The competition ends on the 23rd January. Good Luck!

THE BIG FINALE!
Our final prize of our !! Happy New Year!

You can now win a seven day trip for two people around the North Coast 500 this April. This adventurous prize includes six nights accommodation, in a wide range of properties, vehicle hire + food and drink experiences, castle and garden visits and a canoe foodie trip.

Details and T&C's of the prize here: https://www.northcoast500.com/2019/01/north-coast-500-competition/

Even if you don't win the prize, why not use this itinerary as inspiration for planning your very own trip!

To ENTER, simply LIKE this post and leave a comment telling us why you would like to win this amazing prize. The competition ends on the 23rd January. Good Luck!

Arnold Clark Car & Van Rental Cocoa Mountain Dornoch Mac and Wild Arda Glamping Dunrobin Castle Forss House Hotel Glencanisp Lodge Attadale Gardens Cottages and Castles Liquid Footprints Old Drynie House B&B EcoVentures, Cromarty

09/01/2019

Musket Firing at the Killiecrankie Battlefield

The Killiecrankie Battle App is coming this summer, and we can't wait to bring the exciting story to everyone who visitis the incredible site!

This is just a taste of what's in store...

Soldiers Of Killiecrankie The National Trust for Scotland

08/01/2019

13 hidden luxury tourism gems in Scotland to cater for every need

Great share Scottish Business Network!

Our personal favourite is Kidcleugh Hide at Duns in the Scottish Borders, it's a real hidden gem in the Lammermuir Hills.

MBTAG - Midlothian Borders Tourism Action Group

Claire Muir looks at some of the 'under the radar' destinations to consider for your next corporate retreat or fine dining experience