Canary Islands Holidays

Perth, in Scotland, is also widely referred to as the  ‘Gateway to the Highlands’. Built on the River Tay’s banks, the town of Perth was Scotland’s capital and during medieval times the busy little town was locally known as St. John’s Toun or Saint Johnstoun. The name of the town, or Peairt in the Gaelic [...]

Inverness, often called the capital of the Scottish Highlands, was eventually granted city status in the year two thousand and one and at this time is the only city in the region. Uniquely (in Britain) the city has no legal boundaries which can create problems with population assessments. The problem is exaggerated because of the [...]

The Outer Hebrides/Western Isles are a group of islands lying just off the Scottish north west coast.  The isles of the Hebrides have been lived on since the Mesolithic period and throughout history the language and culture has been strongly influenced by various races and today the culture of the Hebrideans is a blend of [...]

Historic Scottish Castles Many people in the UK are considering ‘staycations’ this year, instead of jetting off to the Canaries or the Costa del Sol for the sun. Staying at home and visiting many interesting destinations that are within easy reach is becoming increasingly popular as people try to save money and lessen their carbon [...]

The city of Stirling has featured strongly in Scotland’s history, especially during crucially important moments. In and around Stirling has an amazing selection of spectacular visitor attractions and a multitude of monuments and places to photograph. In the article below I provide details of three places to visit in Stirling; Stirling Old Town Jail, Stirling [...]