On a scorching weekend in June 2018 the world’s media descended on Meikle Wartle. This otherwise peaceful spot of rural Aberdeenshire was playing host to a Game of Thrones wedding. The temporary yet glaring media spotlight honed in on Wardhill Castle.
In the next of our series of road trips around Scotland, we drive along the famous Forth of Firth. On this road trip we discover some of the country’s most ingenious engineering feats from Roman times to the 21st century. The Forth Valley Tourist Route offers history and modernity as well as some of the prettiest waterside driving on any Scottish road trip along with spectacular views. The 43-mile route (69 km) might be one of the shortest Scottish road trips, but it certainly packs in the attractions as it makes its way from South Queensferry to Stirling.
Planning a holiday in Scotland this year? Guests with and without children often ask us when the Scotland school holidays are because they want to know whether to expect places to be busy or quiet during their visit.
Scottish school holidays do vary from UK school holidays in England and Wales; they can also vary from region to region.
If indulgence is your thing, or you want to spoil your guests just this once, have a peek at our large luxury holiday homes. From stately homes and stunning castles to exquisite palaces and bijou lodges, our choice of luxury group accommodation offers an experience you’ll never forget.
How do you tackle a January detox when Easter chocolate eggs appear in the shops before the last of the Christmas decorations are down?! Easter is another major cause for family get togethers and celebrations and as we get caught up in the fun of it all it’s easy to forget where it all began – a long, long time ago. Tied up in the story are myriad fascinating Easter facts. So, if like us, you’re curious about the origins of Easter, why its dates move and how an egg-laying hare made it into the picture, read on.
Sometimes the average Scottish holiday cottage just won’t do. When you’re getting all the children (and their children) together for a holiday. When you’re organising a reunion for a group of old friends. Or when you and your nearest and dearest are gathering for that special birthday or anniversary.
As one of Europe’s favourite holiday destinations, Scotland offers a wide choice of places to stay. From budget campsites to high end hotels with just about everything in between. But what if there are lots of you going and you all want to stay in the same place? Group accommodation in Scotland is easily your best bet. Read on to discover why this option makes every bit of sense for your next holiday.
With an abundance of natural resources, both surf and turf, Scotland boasts a long list of foodie treats. The autumn heralds a particularly bumper harvest making September the perfect time for short breaks in Scotland with a foodie twist.
To give you some inspiration, in this article we look at the Scottish restaurants with the world’s highest culinary accolade, a Michelin star. And to round off your short break, we suggest large holiday homes in Scotland, with room for everyone, however much they’ve eaten!
Next up in our series of road trips around Scotland, we go to one of the country’s most spectacular natural spots and discover its highest mountains. But the Deeside Tourist Route isn’t just about height – this Scottish road trip includes picturesque scenery along two lush rivers, a good dose of castles and one big granite cauldron. The 108-mile route (174km) offers plenty to do for all the family as it travels from the market town of Perth to the great city of Aberdeen.
GREAT SCOTTISH ROAD TRIPS – THE CLYDE VALLEY ROUTE
The next route in our series of great Scottish road trips follows one of the country’s most emblematic rivers, the Clyde. This is one of the shortest designated road trips in Scotland. With just 38 miles (61km) the Clyde Valley Route makes an easy day out. But while it’s short, it’s also sweet and showcases plenty of stunning countryside with rolling hills and lush woodlands accompanying you almost all the way.
