Activities
Activities and Experiences When Staying at a Holiday Cottage
Mon, 11th Nov 2024Scotland is a destination that draws visitors from around the globe with its breathtaking scenery, historic landmarks, and vibrant culture. Staying at one of our Discover Scotland Holiday Cottages offers…
Explore Dumfries and Galloway
Mon, 28th Oct 2024Dumfries and Galloway has diverse landscapes, historic sites, and hidden gems. Here are some top spots to explore: Caerlaverock Castle Caerlaverock Castle, located near Dumfries in Scotland, is a striking…
Beaches along The Moray Coast
Mon, 22nd Jul 2024The fabulous Moray coast spans the three council areas of Highland, Moray and Aberdeenshire with more than 500 miles of coastline. The Moray Firth Coast is renowned for the wonderful…
Walks In & Around Crieff
Sun, 21st Jul 2024Staying in & around Crieff? Take a look at this handy guide to some walks around the area!
A Guide to the Best Bothies in the Cairngorms
Wed, 9th Aug 2023Scotland’s bothies, shelters hidden away in remote parts of the countryside or mountainous areas, are a tradition harking back many years. Once a shelter for gardeners or estate workers and popular with ramblers, bothies have experienced a bit of a renaissance in recent years.
Northern Lights in Scotland: A Guide
Wed, 9th Aug 2023Scotland, with its rugged landscapes and clear skies, offers some of the most spectacular places to witness the Aurora Borealis, or the Northern Lights. Let's explore some of the top locations in Dumfries and Galloway, The Highlands, Aberdeenshire, and the Cairngorms - where you have the best chance of catching this mesmerising celestial display.
The Highest Peaks in Dumfries & Galloway
Wed, 11th Aug 2021Although Dumfries and Galloway doesn't immediately come to many people when considering hill walking in Scotland, there are a considerable number of summits within the region which offer anything from a long or strenuous walk, to challenging and, occasionally, dangerous terrain.
Walks Around Loch Lomond
Wed, 11th Aug 2021The Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park is a fantastic location for walking, with six of Scotland's 'Great Trails' or long distance walks crisscrossing the area. If you don't have the time (or stamina) for one of these marathon walks however, the area immediately surrounding Loch Lomond is packed with shorter trails, allowing you to concentrate your time on one location within an area measuring 720 miles2.
A Guide To Portpatrick & the Mull of Galloway
Wed, 11th Aug 2021This lovely area of Dumfries and Galloway is one to which holidaymakers return to time and again, the Portpatrick and Mull of Galloway area is much loved and a fabulous location for a multi-generational holiday, with plenty to see and do for all age ranges.
A Guide To Newton Stewart & The Galloway Forest
Sat, 3rd Apr 2021If you are looking for a Forest and Hills holiday, then there is no better place to go than Dumfries and Galloway in South West Scotland. Many enjoy visiting the…
A Guide To Mountain Biking Holidays in Scotland
Mon, 1st Jul 2019Scotland is home to some of the best mountain biking trails and terrain in the world, offering something for all levels of ability. From the 7 Stanes in the south…
A Scottish Safari
Wed, 27th Mar 2019Scotland probably isn’t the first place that comes to mind when you hear the word safari. Sadly, the giraffes outside Edinburgh’s Omni Centre aren’t real, neither are the lions on…
Experience Days In Scotland
Thu, 25th Oct 2018Scotland is one of the most exciting and dynamic countries in the United Kingdom. Why? It has breath-taking landscapes which have been used as a striking backdrop for hundreds of…
Historical Walking Routes in Scotland
Thu, 25th Oct 2018A curated selection of walks that may be of interest to those who enjoy rediscovering the past. Because of the enormous scope of the subject, this article could never be…
Mountain and Loch Walking Trails
Thu, 25th Oct 2018On a walking holiday in Scotland, you will be able to see the most spectacular scenery in the whole of Europe; Scotland’s mountain and loch routes are the epitome of…
