by Katie & Catherine | Apr 29, 2016 | Out & About
The Scottish Highlands is full of not to be missed experiences! The clocks have changed and the Beltane bonfires built, so it seems like the right time to plan adventures for the summer. The Highlands have so much to offer it would be impossible to experience...
by Katie & Catherine | Apr 14, 2016 | Fascinating Facts, History & Folklore
Traditional Highland Games In a world where digital entertainment, fast food and exotic foreign holidays are the norm, what place is there for something as unreconstructed and old fashioned as the Highland Games? In a curious contrast to the speed of change in the...
by Katie & Catherine | Dec 17, 2015 | Fascinating Facts, History & Folklore
The Winter Solstice in the Scottish Highlands The Winter Solstice falls on the 21st of December. In the northern hemisphere, this date marks the turning point of the season, the shortest day and the longest night. Nowadays at this time of year it is normal that...
by Katie & Catherine | Nov 26, 2015 | Fascinating Facts
Beautiful and brilliant bridges across the Scottish Highlands When driving through Scotland, it’s all too easy to get distracted by the scenery. The mountains, beaches and moorland can capture your attention without you even noticing. Beneath the wheels of your car...
by Katie & Catherine | Sep 17, 2015 | Fascinating Facts
Learning from the Highland Clearances The Highland Clearances are undoubtedly one of the defining moments in Scottish history, no other event has had the long lasting impact both psychologically and geographically as they have done. Collectively, even among those...
