The Enchanted Forest, a light and sound show in the midst of stunning woodland surrounding a loch, is held annually in the Perthshire woods near the lovely village of Pitlochry. Now in its 18th year, The Enchanted Forest has won numerous awards, most recently being named finalist for Best Cultural Event at the Scottish Thistle Awards. The show has been captivating audiences since 2002 and attracts around 80,000 visitors each year to Loch Faskally in Pitlochry throughout the month of October.The 2019 event, entitled Cosmos, is inspired by the vastness and natural beauty of the skies that … [Read more...] about Autumn Tip: The Enchanted Forest
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Aberdeen to Banff Coastal Driving Tour
The north eastern coastal area of Aberdeenshire is without a doubt one of Scotland's finest and is perfect for a coastal Driving Tour. We'll show you the highlights and have some interesting tips to share!This part of Scotland is somewhat more cultivated than the wilder west coast, perhaps a bit more charming, more inhabited and certainly less remote. You are never more than a 1.5 hour drive away from either Aberdeen or Inverness wherever you are at the north east coast. That doesn't make it a very busy area though as tourists easily spread out over the many pretty coastal villages and the … [Read more...] about Aberdeen to Banff Coastal Driving Tour
Discovering Distilleries with Tall Ship Thalassa
Many whisky distilleries on the Scottish Islands are located near the sea, it was the most logical place to build one as barley and whisky had to be shipped in and out to and from mainland Scotland. At the time the distilleries were built, most of them around the end of the 1800s, there were no roads and no ferry services as we know them today. A good example is the Isle of Islay where seven out of eight distilleries are located directly next to the sea and they all have a pier where ships can be moored at.If you travel in between the islands in the west of Scotland, especially in the … [Read more...] about Discovering Distilleries with Tall Ship Thalassa
North Coast 500 Driving Tour
The title "Mother of all driving Routes" in the world probably goes to Route 66 in the United States. Almost everyone knows the name, the scenery and the accompanying song "Get your kicks on Route 66" which was sung by many, including the Stones. Folk from all over the world make the pilgrimage to the US to drive the 2,500 miles from Chicago to Santa Monica in California. The US 66, as the Highway is called, was of importance for those who migrated west and the road supported many communities and businesses it passed and it still does so today.A couple of years ago the North Highland … [Read more...] about North Coast 500 Driving Tour
Glasgow’s Hidden Gems
Glasgow Hidden GemsThe welcoming city of Glasgow has a great number of tourist attractions and we can imagine that some will be looking for something a little different to do on their stay. Though there are many popular and fantastic eateries, attractions and entertainment venues, sometimes it pays to try something a little different. Here we’ve got some of the best kept secrets of the city in each category.For Food and DrinkThere are hundreds of places to get your fill in Glasgow but for something different try one of our choices.The Hidden Lane CaféDoubling up as a … [Read more...] about Glasgow’s Hidden Gems
Chasing Northern Lights in Scotland
Watching the Aurora Borealis, or Northern Lights, is something most of us have very high on our bucket list. Only a few, relatively speaking, have actually been lucky enough to see the Aurora in its full glory. Due to the fact that the Aurora Borealis is a natural phenomenon taking place over the Arctic regions of the world, it's also logical that the more north you are the more chance you have to actually witness it. The Aurora is triggered by collisions between electrically charged particles from the sun, due to flares on the sun's surface, that enter the earth's atmosphere. The resulting … [Read more...] about Chasing Northern Lights in Scotland
