There were so many places to explore and enjoy on our tour of the Hebrides. Reflecting on all the stories which were told as we journeyed through the islands, there are some highlights well worth sharing here. Memorial to the sailors of HMY Iolaire The Iolaire One of the most powerful and poignant tales was […]
Bonnie Prince Charlie Many of our tours include stories of the Jacobites, and how their cause was brought alive in 1745 and 1746 with the arrival of Prince Charles Edward Stuart from France. We often visit the most poignant of all the sites to discover the truth of the tragic Battle of Culloden, just a […]
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 […]
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 […]