The whisky Island of Islay is a lovely spot for a short visit and tasting peaty whisky. Our guests suggested the whisky tour after they had enjoyed a cycling vacation in Scotland. This was a perfect way to wind down and sample some of the many excellent malts on this very special island of Islay. The […]
Just finished a really great tour around Scotland visiting Culloden Battlefield, The Cuillins and Cawdor Castle. We found some really quiet places. We walked through Glen Sligachan in Skye where the slight fall of rain kept all but the most keen walkers indoors. We could feel the brooding Cuillin mountains through the mist. When we left Skye the sun was […]
What a lovely walk we had hiking over the beautiful Conic Hill. This is one of the best views of Loch Lomond in Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park. With a mix of forest, open views and then the loch and the islands this was a great day out. Lunch in Balmaha at the […]
Enjoy Ben Nevis from this fantastic viewpoint. Last week we had a great tour to the Isle of Skye and enjoyed seeing Ben Nevis twice in one week. The weather and views on the final day were stunning. We also visit St Andrews for the castle and the cathedral. We had a really fun visit […]
This private tour took us on a six day circuit of Scotland. From the ruined ancient castle of St Andrews to the cliff top Dunnotar Castle. That was only day one. Day two started with the wonderful Crathes Castle of Aberdeenshire. Stunning gardens too. Next we ventured into Speyside and the world famous Malt Whisky Trail. The tour of […]
Enjoy a Scotch whisky at Scotland's smallest distillery. we are just back from a tour to Speyside enjoying the The Whisky Trail. We also passed through Pitlochry and visited the lovely Erdradour Distillery. Every distillery has something different to offer and it is great fun finding new places to visit and hear the story of that distillery. […]
The tiny island of Kerrera is indeed a hidden gem. Only ten minutes from the bustling ferry town of Oban, then a five minute ferry adventure and you arrive on this lovely island. Perfect for a walk into the hills but a very nice path to take you up hill and down dale. The enticing signs to […]
Scone Palace is the crowning place of Scottish Kings. There is so much history connected with Scone Palace that one short visit is only the beginning. At Scone in 1249, Alexander III became the first Scottish King to be crowned, rather than merely enthroned. James I's great-grandson, James IV was crowned at Scone in 1488. Stone of Destiny […]
Take a look here at the gorgeous newborn lambs in our local farm. Enjoying the evening sunshine and only a few days old they are growing fast. Many farmers all over Scotland are really busy just now with the lambing which starts at different times depending on how far north the farm might be. For about […]
Congratulations to Arbikie Gin for winning UK traditional Gin of the year last week. The Gallus Girls Gin Tour popped by on Friday to meet Kirsty, the master distiller and were very excited to hear about the award. It was a great tour and tasting session! Thanks Kirsty! Listen hear to find out what the ladies thought of […]