The Only True International Poet
Robert Burns, Scotland’s National Bard and often described as the only true International Poet, was born in the village of Alloway, just outside Ayr, on 25th January 1759. In his short life of 37 years, he wrote and collected a vast amount of poetry and...
The Bard’s Life & Work
For the truly keen and dedicated Burnsian, there are a multitude of other places we can include in a Scottish tour, which can be expanded into the surrounding area featured in the Bard’s life and work. On the way to, or from Alloway, a visit...
Scottish Highlands Castle Tour
Many visitors incorporate short Scotland Castle Tours within their Vacations, or have full Castle Tours for their Scottish Itineraries. Remember, our tours are tailor made, so if you already have an idea of where you would like to go, you can pick and choose which...
Tour the Castles of the Scottish Borders
Another suggested route for a shorter tour, taking in some of the most impressive castles and medieval strongholds in Southern Scotland. You begin your tour in Edinburgh, capital of Scotland and home to the...
Scotland Castle Tours 3
* Edinburgh * Thirlestane * Floors * Drumlanrig * Caerlaverock * Threave * MacLellan’s * Cardoness * Dundonald * Newark Related articles: Scottish Castle Tours; Accommodation; Stay in a Castle
Scotland Castle Tours 4
* Edinburgh * St Andrews * Glamis * Blair * Urquhart * Eilean Donan * Dunvegan * Duart * Dunstaffnage * Kichurn * Inveraray * Stirling
Tour the Highlands & Islands
The Scottish Highlands and Islands are among the most popular destinations for our guests and it is not hard to see why – the scenery is spectacular, and there is so much to see and do – whether you want to get out and about...
Getting Married in Scotland
There are many reasons why you would choose to get married in Scotland, whether it be that you have family connections here or just that you have always dreamed of a fairytale wedding in a romantic Scottish castle. Or maybe you just like seeing men...
Anniversaries or other Special Occasions
Perhaps you have a special anniversary coming up, or a special birthday, and you decide to celebrate in Scotland…whatever you are celebrating, let us know the reason and we will come up with something appropriate for the occasion. Whether you are simply after a great...
West of Scotland Golf
The first twelve British Open Golf Championships were held at the Prestwick Club in Ayrshire in the south west of Scotland from 1860 onwards. Almost adjacent to the old Prestwick Club is the Championship Course of “Royal Troon” which is one of several courses of...
Still fancy visiting Orkney??!
Trust me - sailing conditions are usually much calmer than this, especially in the summer months! Orkney is a great place to visit, and the fabulous Neolithic monuments & standing stones are a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Plus you can always fly! ✈️🤣🏴
Did you know, fact fans, that the oldest football in the world can be found in Scotland? Discovered behind wood panelling in the Queen’s Bedchamber at Stirling Castle during restoration work in the early 80s, the ball is thought to date from at least 1540. There is an entry in See More
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