Located in Highland Perthshire in the Cairngorms National Park, 90 minutes from Edinburgh, Glasgow and Inverness, Blair Castle provides the perfect stop when exploring Scotland. Enjoy a self-guided tour around 30 of our beautiful rooms at your own pace with plenty of kids activities to keep the whole family entertained. Blair Castle gives you the opportunity to see Scottish history Read more…

Surrounded by picturesque Perthshire Hills, Cultybraggan Camp is the only preserved Prisoner of War camp in Scotland with over 80 original Nissen huts surviving. The Camp offers a fascinating insight into everyday life for the prisoners and those who guarded them.  A number of the huts are open to the public, while others are the process of restoration under the Read more…

Marvel at the magnificence of Doune Castle, built as the home of Regent Albany, 'Scotland's uncrowned king.' His rich tastes can be seen clearly in the architecture of the medieval courtyard castle. Today, you can walk in the footsteps of rulers both real and fictional. Doune is a popular filming location and has featured in Monty Python and the Holy Read more…

Drummond Castle Garden is one of Europe's and Scotland's most important and impressive formal gardens. Located near Crieff in Perthshire it dates back to the 17th Century. The gardens were redesigned and terraced in the 19th Century. The formal gardens of today were replanted in the 1950s but preserve many of the original features, the ancient yew hedges and the Read more…

Our 5-star, award winning guided tours are carefully designed to give you lots of variety by including famous sights as well as hidden gems that many tourists never see. Enjoy the spectacular mountains of the Highlands, ancient castles, beautiful lochs and some of the best views in the world. Travelling in our small groups of 16 means: - More time Read more…

Explore the castle where Mary Queen of Scots and her new husband Lord Darnley stayed during the Chaseabout Raid - when they saw off a rebellion - and uncover some dramatic episodes in Scotland's story. Read more…

Imagine being imprisoned in this island stronghold. Mary Queen of Scots was once a guest here, but her former host turned her jailer in 1567. She eventually escaped, never to see Scotland again. Th tower house where Mary was held is one of Scotland's oldest, built in the 1300s. On a previous visit, as a guest, Mary had one of Read more…

Stirling is one of Scotland's greatest stone castles, an icon that is essential to how we understand the nation's story. The castle peaked in importance in the 1500s, but its volcanic crag has been fortified since ancient times. Generations of Scottish monarchs have expanded, adapted and elaborated Stirling Castle. Explore its three main enclosures, and then admire the refurbished Royal Read more…

Swallow Shed is my garden studio, where swallows nest every summer and where I create sculpture, pottery, paintings and fabrics. I have sculptures modelled using terracotta clay and both thrown and hand build pottery  in white earthenware and stoneware. I have a small collection of paintings using acrylic paint and cushions using Harris Tweed fabric. I also offer wheel hire, kiln Read more…

Keeping the Bothy alive through music, food and drink The Bothy Experience, home of the award winning Gin Bothy is nestled in the historic village of Glamis in Angus, minutes from Glamis Castle. The Experience like a Bothy is free to explore, our Bothy Beginnings room takes you through our Gin Bothy journey while our Bothy Tales room tells the Read more…

The Engine Shed is a place for everyone to learn about Scotland's built heritage and how to look after it. We offer a variety of activities for a range of audiences, including hands on activities, drop in craft sessions and demonstrations. Run by Historic Environment Scotland, the Engine Shed serves as a central hub for building and conservation professionals and Read more…

We’re a wee boutique craft drinks shop in the historic village of Doune, Central Scotland. We specialise in Single Malt Whisky and Scottish Gin. We love all things craft, quality, local and most importantly, tasty!! Pop in for a browse, have a try and discover something new! We also have a wealth of knowledge and experience in other spirits such Read more…