The moment someone says “rainforest”, we think of South America or Africa. Somewhere hot, with outrageously colourful birds. Without a doubt, Scotland doesn’t enter the equation. Although it should, because it has some of the rarest rainforest on earth. It’s about the associations we have with the word. If we split it into two, rain forest…...
You feed your dog, wash your dog, go on adventures with your dog, buy toys for your dog, cuddle your dog, clothe your dog (well some do) and you love your dog. But, do you take your dog on holiday?...
Scotland and whisky. They're as synonymous with one another as France and champagne. And scotch whisky, much like champagne (and wine), has diehard fans and enthusiasts. But, if you’re new to the scotch whisky world, you might have some basic questions....
The Scottish Highlands are staggeringly beautiful, yes. They’re also a bit weird. Visiting is like stepping into another world, one you won’t want to leave. In the spirit of weird, here are some unusual, surprising (and fun) things to do - ...
It’s no secret that Scotland is beautiful, especially the Highlands. It’s a beauty that’s hard to describe though. You see, Scotland is that type of infuriating place that’s achingly attractive, in a rugged, existential, transcendental, tear in the eye – words elude sort of way. In 2017 the readers of the influential travel guide “Rough guides” voted Scotland...
Everybody loves a good castle. Whether you’re a history buff, or always secretly fancied yourself as a Game of Thrones style warlord, they are endlessly fascinating places to explore. Quite how many there are in Scotland is remarkable in itself. Estimates range up to 4,000 if you include the smaller, more remote and ruined sites. In terms of those you can actually visit that are more than mere...
