Crossing the Minch to the Hebrides There is always a touch of romance jumping on a ferry to visit an island. Any island creates this magical feeling, but there is something extra special about taking a ferry from the charming ferry port of Ullapool, on the far north west of the Scottish coast, to the […]
New 2025 private tours We had some wonderful guests touring with us this year. From the US, Canada, Australia, Europe and many more besides. Most were new to Sublime Scotland BUT we also loved having guests on return visits. Each and every one had worked with us to create a perfect private tour for them. […]
Rock Art We have had an extraordinary summer of discovery! We have realised that one of Scotland's most amazing stories has been hiding in plain sight. Rock Art was a phrase we had heard over the years, but never fully appreciated exactly what this meant. Until now! More than 3,000 panels of rock art have […]
Scotland is famous the world over for our traditional Highland Games. All summer long these spectacular events take place from north to south, and east to west. The Clyde coast town of Gourock kicks off the season in May, quickly followed by Gordon Castle then Blackford Highland Games. With a further 11 Games held throughout […]
NC 500 The 500 mile NC 500 road trip is now one of Scotland's most well known routes and we will create a tour to make it special for you. We avoid the crowds, take the very best side trips, and leave you feeling restored and renewed. We started our journey in the Highland capital […]
Getting to Arran The journey to the wonderful Isle of Arran takes around an hour from the west coast town of Ardrossan, yet it feels as if you have travelled to another world. Known to us all as "Scotland in Miniature" this small island packs a huge punch. A complete circuit of the island can […]
Orkney Mainland It may be strange to hear that a group of islands, off the north coast of Scotland, collectively known as Orkney - call the biggest island in the archipelago "Mainland". The ferry from Scrabster in the north of Scotland glides past this waterside cottage in the characterful, historic village of Stromness. We were […]
Imagine our surprise when the global fashion house of Dior chose Scotland to launch a recent season of stunning clothes - Dior Cruise 2025. One of our favourite places to visit, Drummond Castle Gardens, was the venue. When we think of fashion in Scotland we might think of our wonderful, iconic kilt. Worn with pride […]
Traquair House was the home of the Stuart family from 1491 until 1875. As Catholics and Jacobites, they supported the causes of the Jacobite Rebellions of the 18th Century and more. The house remained in the same family ownership and today is the home of the 21st Laird of Traquair, Catherine Maxwell Stuart. We were […]
Eastern delights of Edinburgh Edinburgh is full of surprises. A new addition to the cafe and cocktail culture is this great restaurant we found in an early morning stroll through the New Town. Do not be fooled by the word new! This is the 18th and 19th century wonderful architecture of George Street, Queen Street, […]