Scone Palace Scone Palace is often our first, or our last, stop on a day tour from Edinburgh, Stirling or Glasgow. The arrival through the long driveway, built for the visit of Queen Victoria in 1842, never fails to impress. The guided visit through the many rooms of the Palace brings something for everyone, from […]
Beaches of the Outer Hebrides The stunning, white beaches of the Outer Hebrides sparkle like salt and pepper on a plate. The green and turquoise sea can fool any surfers into thinking they are many miles away on a tropical island. On day five of our tour a real adventure awaited with beaches, a magical […]
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 […]
Springtime in Scotland is one of the best times to visit us. The colours are blooming all over the country. Many special gardens are ablaze with rhododendron like these in the stunning Benmore Gardens just a few miles from Dunoon in the amazing Argyll area. Benmore Gardens These special gardens lie on the Cowal Peninsula […]
Starting at Stirling Castle Many of our private tours begin, or end, at the amazing medieval Stirling Castle. Only one hour from our capital city of Edinburgh, it is an ideal visit to begin a tour to the west coast of Scotland or as a final farewell after many magnificent days touring in the north […]
Amazing Aberdeen is the Scottish city to visit in 2022. Fantastic galleries, a white sandy beach and lots of great castles less than one hour away.
The Isle of Skye has built up a solid reputation as a destination for those who appreciate quality food and service. One example is the astounding early success of Edinbane Lodge which is a wonderful restaurant with rooms set in the north of the island. This casual, fine dining restaurant, in an old Hunting Lodge, […]
After the bustle of the stunning city of Edinburgh many of our guests enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of the Border villages and towns. Less an a one hour drive yet feeling a world away, visit the many small villages with the colourful high streets and green rolling scenery. Peebles has everything! The leisurely waters of […]
Visitors to Scotland often travel to the wild Highland mountain areas or the rugged beauty of the west coast. However, there are many fabulous places to visit in the fabulous east coast Kingdom of Fife. Falkland Firstly, pop into the charming village of Falkland. Created a royal burgh in 1458, Falkland is rich in history […]
Kilmodan Sculptured Stones We have travelled across Scotland all of our lives, and yet there are still places which take us by surprise. The Cowal Peninsula, tucked away in a corner of stunning Argyll, is home to one of those recent surprises. Kilmodan Church and graveyard The Kilmodan Church and graveyard has a truly amazing […]