September 2012

Give me but one hour of Scotland...

Give me but one hour of Scotland, Let me see it ere I die. ~ William Edmondstoune Aytoun                 Give me but one hour of Scotland...   Written by Jessica Voigts

Want to get married at Edinburgh Castle? Here's How...

If you are looking for the ultimate romantic location for your wedding, why not come along to Edinburgh Castle’s Wedding Open Day on Saturday 13th October 2013? The event is taking place from 11:00 to 4:00 pm and will showcase the five be ...

Oh, Scotia!

O Scotia! my dear, my native soil! For whom my warmest wish to heaven is sent; Long may thy hardy sons of rustic toil Be blest with health, and peace, and sweet content ~ Robert Burns

Scary Scotland: Hallowe’en 2012

There’s nowhere better to spend Hallowe’en than at one of the National Trust for Scotland’s historic haunted places. With more events than ever before, and some truly terrifying real-life ghost stories to share, Hallowe’en 2012 is set to be frighteningly f ...

Orkney's Rich Cultural Heritage

A new guidebook celebrating the diverse cultural heritage of the Orkney Islands has been produced by Historic Scotland, examining a built legacy that incorporates prehistoric villages, standing stones, brochs, palaces and a cathedral.   ...

Trees For Scotland

Lay down Scottish roots ... plant a tree & create a Living Legacy   From the Scotsman: Purchase a unique and everlasting gift or make a touching tribute to a loved one by planting a tree in their honour. The trees will be planted ...

Movie Travel: Harry Potter's Footsteps

Do you just love to follow along in the footsteps of your favorite movies? If you're like our family, you've planned entire TRIPS around books, movies, and their locations!   When we were in Scotland, we visited all three of the S ...

3D Map of Scotland

The Great Polish Map of Scotland, a vast three-dimensional concrete representation of the country in the grounds of a rural Scottish Borders hotel, has been awarded B-listed status. This map, one of the largest of its kind in the world, has been recogni ...

3D Map of Scotland

The Great Polish Map of Scotland, a vast three-dimensional concrete representation of the country in the grounds of a rural Scottish Borders hotel, has been awarded B-listed status. This map, one of the largest of its kind in the world, has been recogni ...

3D Map of Scotland

The Great Polish Map of Scotland, a vast three-dimensional concrete representation of the country in the grounds of a rural Scottish Borders hotel, has been awarded B-listed status. This map, one of the largest of its kind in the world, has been recogni ...

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