Say Prost to Edinburgh’s Oktoberfest!
Love a party? Love German beer culture, but cannot afford the time and expense of a trip out to Munich for Oktoberfest? Well don’t despair, as help is at hand in the shape of Edinburgh’s very own...
View Article5 Reasons You Have to Visit Edinburgh’s Christmas
Everyone knows all about Edinburgh’s world famous Hogmanay celebrations. This nefarious party swirls through the capital for days on end and is a massive draw for Scots and overseas visitors alike. But...
View ArticleWinter Warmers at the Scottish Storytelling Centre
Who loves a good story? Something cosy and interesting to warm the cockles at this time of year? Well we’ve got good news for you. The home of Scotland’s stories, the Scottish Storytelling Centre,...
View ArticleYear of History, Heritage & Archaeology 2017
Scotland has had its fair share of theme years over the last decade, from Food and Drink, through to Active and on to Homecoming. As a travel writer I’ve loved every one, as they have shone light on...
View ArticleFoxlake Outdoor Festival 2017
Love getting active outdoors? Love great music? Love top notch comedy? If it’s yes to all three then you will absolutely love East Lothian’s Foxlake Outdoor Festival. Last year’s inaugural event was...
View ArticlePaisley – A True Cultural Colossus
Paisley for me has always been an unusual place. Unusual in a good way – as Scotland’s largest town has always felt more like a city. Ever since the days when I passed through as a wee boy – heading...
View ArticleSpirit of Speyside Whisky Festival
Enjoy a dram? Appreciate good food? Know great scenery when you see it? Then there is one place in Scotland you have to be in spring, and that is the world famous and world class Spirit of Speyside...
View ArticleTOTAL BWF Badminton World Championships
I’ve been playing Badminton pretty much since I could walk – the zenith of my ‘career’ came when I played in the Scottish Championships – so I was delighted to hear Glasgow is hosting the TOTAL BWF...
View ArticleWhy You Should Visit New Lanark World Heritage Site
Love history? Love nature? Then how do you fancy visiting a glorious heritage village on the banks of the River Clyde, where you can walk by the river and through history? That’s exactly what New...
View ArticleGlen’s Party at the Palace – A Family Friendly Festival
Scotland these days boasts myriad festivals at a range of dramatic venues. There is no place more epic to catch a festival, though, than Linlithgow Palace. This ancient seat of the Stuart kings,...
View ArticleMcEwan’s Party at the Palace
Scotland these days boasts myriad festivals at a range of dramatic venues. There are no more dramatic places to catch a festival, though, than Linlithgow Palace. This ancient seat of the Stuart kings,...
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