Traquair House was the home of the Stuart family from 1491 until 1875. As Catholics and Jacobites, they supported the causes of the Jacobite Rebellions of the 18th Century and more. The house remained in the same family ownership and today is the home of the 21st Laird of Traquair, Catherine Maxwell Stuart. We were […]
Eastern delights of Edinburgh Edinburgh is full of surprises. A new addition to the cafe and cocktail culture is this great restaurant we found in an early morning stroll through the New Town. Do not be fooled by the word new! This is the 18th and 19th century wonderful architecture of George Street, Queen Street, […]
Springtime in Scotland is one of the best times to visit us. The colours are blooming all over the country. Many special gardens are ablaze with rhododendron like these in the stunning Benmore Gardens just a few miles from Dunoon in the amazing Argyll area. Benmore Gardens These special gardens lie on the Cowal Peninsula […]
Journey to Raasay We have been travelling around our beautiful Scotland all our life. Since 2015, when Sublime Scotland was created, we have journeyed many, many times to the famous Isle of Skye. However, there was one place we could see every time we visited Skye, which was still on our bucket list! 2022 had […]
Starting at Stirling Castle Many of our private tours begin, or end, at the amazing medieval Stirling Castle. Only one hour from our capital city of Edinburgh, it is an ideal visit to begin a tour to the west coast of Scotland or as a final farewell after many magnificent days touring in the north […]
The wonderful east coast of Scotland is often overlooked by visitors. Perhaps people think the Highlands are higher, the west coast has more islands and stunning beaches while the National Parks might have more mountains and lochs. The cities have lots of history but the east coast has something of all of that! Dundee As […]
Visit the dazzling Dumfries and Galloway to enjoy quiet places full of ancient history and contemporary culture.
Amazing Aberdeen is the Scottish city to visit in 2022. Fantastic galleries, a white sandy beach and lots of great castles less than one hour away.
Explore the Island of Arran The Isle of Arran is known as Scotland in Miniature and there are many reasons for this. Arran is surrounded by water, has magnificent mountains, beautiful beaches and a stunning castle. The Isle of Arran also has delightful small villages, great cafes and restaurants. Amazingly there is a wonderful golf […]
Kilmodan Sculptured Stones We have travelled across Scotland all of our lives, and yet there are still places which take us by surprise. The Cowal Peninsula, tucked away in a corner of stunning Argyll, is home to one of those recent surprises. Kilmodan Church and graveyard The Kilmodan Church and graveyard has a truly amazing […]