Scotland’s Autumn Literature Festivals
Scotland’s literature festivals are world renowned, attracting authors and audiences from across the globe. And as the Edinburgh’s International Book Festival 2019 celebrates…
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Scotland’s literature festivals are world renowned, attracting authors and audiences from across the globe. And as the Edinburgh’s International Book Festival 2019 celebrates…
A historic former courthouse and jail has been transformed into a world-class boutique hostel on Edinburgh’s Royal Mile. The CoURT by CODE Pod Hostels welcomed its first guests on 2…
Self-guided walking company Celtic Trails has compiled a new collection of Car-Free Walking Holidays across the UK, perfect for those that might not have access to a car, find driving…
Mark Bibby Jackson takes time off from his Speyside whisky tour to celebrate the delights of the Balmoral Hotel’s Brasserie Prince by Alain Roux, and savours every moment of the…
If you are looking to do some glamping this summer or autumn in the UK, here are six suggestions from England, Wales and Scotland. The Secluded Wee Howf at Craighead…
Partial to the odd wee dram, Mark Bibby Jackson joins Rabbie’s Speyside whisky tour to discover how little he knew about a decent single malt. “There are only two types…
With summer officially here and the country’s walking trails starting to get busy, self-guided walking specialist Celtic Trails is sharing its tips on the best of the UK’s lesser-known walks…
Explore the UK and Ireland’s most enchanting spots with Rabbie’sWith daylight savings in full swing, there’s never been a better time to explore the string of legendary locations…
The 5th Edinburgh Food Festival returns to the Assembly George Square Gardens this July. The only Edinburgh food market festival held in the Scottish capital’s city centre…
There’s really no better time to explore some of Britain’s best walking trails than during Spring, when the weather warms, blossom blooms, colour replaces the greys of winter…
On a trip to Scotland’s northerly region Robert Spellman discovers in Aberdeenshire holidays the most wonderful wildlife, great castles and whisky galore. In 2017, an eminent travel publication conducted a…
From ancient civilisations in Orkney to a steam train trip on the Jacobite, and from lavish castles to historic whisky distilleries, McKinlay Kidd’s new itineraries promise…
The new series of Winterwatch, based in the wilds of the Cairngorms National Park, starts on 29 January on BBC2. Experience this rugged landscape on a six-day photography holiday focusing…
Great Rail Journeys, the UK’s leading escorted group rail tour operator, has released their top five Scottish tours in celebration of Burns Night. Burns Night, or Burns Supper, is held…
It’s never too old to fall in love, nor to show you love that special someone. So, to provide some romantic inspiration, Travel Begins at 40 has rounded up a few…
If you want to see a horde of Vikings parading through the streets, before burning a galley boat and then making merry for 12 hours, Up Helly Aa is the festival for you…
Those wishing to discover the beauty of the Scottish Highlands and Islands now have even more opportunity to do so, as the number of flights between London Heathrow and Inverness is increasing next…
Adventure operator Wilderness Scotland, recently recognised as one of the country’s Best Workplaces for Women, is to introduce a range of guided women-only departures for 2019. From sea kayaking among…
In the UK and many parts of Europe, August is the start of the holiday season. So, it’s no surprise to see a plethora of upcoming festivals. Travel Begins at…
The Edinburgh Festival, or Edinburgh International Festival, kicks off on 7 August, 2021. This year’s programme features some of the best…
One of the largest arts festivals in the world, the Edinburgh Festival Fringe takes place in the Scottish capital from 4 to 28 August, 2023. The world’s oldest fringe festival…
Edinburgh is the hottest place to be in the UK this August – and not just because of the sizzling summer temperatures north of the border. The Edinburgh International Festival…
Forget the Edinburgh Fringe and Edinburgh International Festival, Fringe by the Sea returns to the East Lothian town of North Berwick in August for ten days of music, literature, film…
It’s Summer. For many of us, this means it’s time to jet off to foreign shores, but for others it’s a time to be jealous while watching the obligatory airport…
Scotland has many visitors annually for very understandable reasons: buzzing and historic cities like Edinburgh and Glasgow, stunning mountains together with atmospheric lochs and dramatic coastal regions.
There are many beautiful mountainous areas worldwide and Scotland is up there with the best. The Highlands offer Ben Nevis, the highest mountain in the UK and the Cairngorms, a popular skiing centre. The largest national park in the UK, the Cairngorms has a rich history emphasised by the ancient castles dotted about the landscape. The Great Glen is a must to visit with its eerie mistiness and runs from the Moray Firth to Fort William. A visit to the Dunoon Highland Games is recommended with pipers, kilts and caber-tossing in full view. Perhaps celebrate while there with a wee dram.
Edinburgh is the capital city of Scotland and a magnet for travellers. Its solid, stone built architecture dominated by its glowering castle, is full of historic interest, lively bars, restaurants and stylish shops. Perhaps take an Inspector Rebus novel to read in a spare moment to soak up the atmosphere.
Famed and exported all over the world, Scotch whisky must be aged in barrels for at least three years and there are two main types, single malts and single grain. Blended whiskies contain both malt and grain. The first reference to Scotch whisky dates back to 1494. It was referred to then as aqua vitae – or water of life – , a term which I am sure most Scotch drinkers would recognise.