The Battle of Flodden Field
With the 500th anniversary of the Battle of Flodden Field soon upon us, it seemed timely to take a look at the significance of this epic battle between the Scots and the English….
Edinburgh
Edinburgh has been Scotland’s capital city since the 15th century. The city centre comprises the Old Town (which dates from medieval times) and the neighbouring 18th century New Town, which makes for a fascinating...
Food & Drink
Scottish produce is world class: excellent grass fed Aberdeen-Angus beef stands comparison with beef anywhere, venison, lamb, fish and seafood (especially the shellfish in the Northwest and the Islands), cheeses and dairy produce, soft fruits such as raspberries and strawberries…the...
The Scottish Midge
Culicoides Impunctatus, otherwise known as the Scottish midge, is a force to be reckoned with. These ferocious wee beasties are tiny and almost invisible to the naked eye at about 1mm in length, but there’s strength in numbers and a swarm of midges is the...
Sunrise and Sunset Times
In Scotland summer days are long and in mid-June it doesn’t get fully dark until around 11pm, maybe later in the far north. Winter days are short. To give you an idea of what to expect here are the...
The Weather in Scotland
One of the things we are asked about most often is “what will the weather be like?”. This is a bit like asking how long is a piece of string – the weather here in Scotland is pretty unpredictable! As I write this (March 2012)...
Islands of Mull, Iona, Coll & Tiree
Sandy bays lapped by turquoise water, white-washed cottages and picture-postcard villages: the Hebridean islands of Mull, Iona, Coll and Tiree are strikingly beautiful. In the far north west of Argyll, they offer tranquillity, space and wildlife galore. Take your time, explore and let the romance...
Scottish Highland Trails is in Scotland.
Red sky in the morning, shepherd’s warning ‼️🌅🥶
Beautiful sky at about half seven this morning, temperature is currently about 1c
Scottish Highland Trails updated their cover photo.
Scottish Highland Trails
Happy Valentine's Day! Or Lâ nam pòg sona dhut if you prefer the Gaelic version, which literally means "happy kissing day " 🩷🩷🩷 Here's some fantastic images of the Isle of Harris in the Outer Hebrides to fall in love with 💕 Only about 4°C at the moment but still, See More
