Your Guide to Scotland Fraser Parkinson

28/11/2023

The Torridon/Gairloch area of Scotland is probably my favourite. If you're prepared to compromise your 5 star hotel for a comfortable local one you can travel and walk all around this spectacular area. Hills, beaches, walks and views of which you'll never tire. Here's some snaps from October.

22/06/2023

If you want beauty, nature and beaches then Harris is the place for you. It’s just a ferry from mainland Scotland and is quite stunning. Of course you can also see Harris tweed being woven in the setting of the old traditional black house. Here’s a wee look. Notice how the sun shines and offers great beach days.

11/06/2023

You can’t beat a wee Highland cow. So cute. These were seen loitering at Blair Castle.

11/06/2023

The summer has really kicked off now and it’s non stop touring. Had some wonderful visitors with whom I’ve been exploring the highways and byways of Scotland. Lovely to have heard from previous visitors who stay in touch and let me know about their ongoing adventures around the world. For now here’s some snaps taken over the last few weeks.

16/05/2023

What’s on my mind? Whisky - Macallan in this case. Wish I had a case!!

23/03/2023

Isle of Skye

A wander over the Storr gets you some lovely views of the land and sea.

19/03/2023

Amazing shots of Arran.

18/03/2023

Day out from Turnberry Ayrshire with some magical locations. The coastline is wonderful with views over to the island of Arran. On a good day you can see Ireland. A visit to Culzean Castle is wonderful as well as a lunch at the Brig o’ Doon Hotel. I haven’t included Rober Burn birthplace museum but it is also a visit that must be included.

18/03/2023

Turnberry Hotel in Ayrshire is a stunning location indeed but for something a bit out of the ordinary for an overnight you can stay in the Turnberry lighthouse with full service being delivered from the hotel. The island of Ailsa Craig is seen here with a dusting of snow making it look like a cake!

16/12/2022

I've been going through the many photos I have snapped this year. Like many, I often travel around Scotland by road but here's a bird's eye view. Although not a photographer these snaps are spectacular and breathtaking offering a different perspective on the remote landscape of our country. 1. Looking west with Loch Morar (l) and Loch Nevis (r) 2. Buachaille Etive Mor 3. Looking west to Inverie in Knoydart with Loch Nevis 4. Ben Nevis taken from south.

19/09/2022

Well what a summer in Scotland. It’s been wonderfully busy and great to see so many visitors returning. Here is a selection of my summer around Scotland - and it’s not over yet!

09/05/2022

Who knows who you'll meet touring Scotland!

Photo Bombed!

Our very own Fraser Parkinson was snapping a selfie when who popped up but Sam Heughan. After a good wee blether it turned out they had a few things in common. Fraser did confess to telling people he did all Jamie's body double work on Outlander. Turned out they had an aquaintance in common - no Fraser not Caitriona! A lovely chap indeed.

28/02/2022

Fingal, Leith Luxury

Converted from the Northern Lighthouse Commission ship Fingal is placed within Tripadvisors top 1% of small hotels in the world. Its 20 plus cabins are nothing short of luxurious. Each cabin is named after one of the Stevenson lighthouses. The bar area serves a fabulous afternoon tea and its dining area, formerly the ships hold, is an amazing space. Service is excellent and staff can't do enough. Whether its an overnight stay or an afternoon visit its quite an experience.

25/02/2022

As tourist guides it is fascinating to see what we all did during lock down - Croatian TV talking about haggis has to be one of the most unusual even for me!

05/01/2022

A grand walk in Edinburgh

You can't beat a fine early morning walk around Arthur's Seat and then on to Calton Hill first thing in the day - especially on a cold clear crisp morning. Blue skies over Calton Hill framed the neo- classical architecture beautifully.

06/12/2021

Our colleague from Select Scotland Tours Ross Hendrie gives excellent examples of how one company has taken up sustainable tourism and made it work. Ross appears about 18 minutes 30 seconds into the video.

https://youtu.be/mGduwSjw7GY

Episode 1: What is Sustainable Tourism?Find out more about sustainable tourism and the importance of taking steps now towards securing the future of your bus...

16/10/2021

Johnnie Walker Experience, Edinburgh.

Edinburgh’s newest whisky experience doors have been open for a few weeks now. Booking a table in the 1820 rooftop bar or the Bothy Whisky Bar (no resemblance to any bothy I have stayed in) provides a very sophisticated experience as well as some of the best views of Edinburgh. An interesting range of cocktails, standard drinks and whisky of course Definitely a must for a visit to Edinburgh.

16/10/2021

The Glenturret Lalique Restaurant

After a tour of the distillery an on site visit for lunch at the Glenturret Lalique Restaurant is a very welcome food stop. Food is delicious! The surrounding are very well turned out indeed. Staff knowledgable and attentive. A first class experience overall. A highly recommended visit on a tour of Scotland in the Crieff area.