Rob Roy Way The Rob Roy Way is one of Scotland's long distance walks and stretches from the charming village of Aberfoyle in the National Park, to bustling Pitlochry in beautiful Highland Perthshire. This route covers much of the old highland railway which was closed in the 1960's much of hwich has now been restored […]
Our guests this week have enjoyed the most amazing weather! The world wide perception of Scotland is that it rains all the time - but no. For the past eight days it has been sunny with blue skies and this made the tour over to Iona all the more special. The ferries all ran on […]
There were so many places to explore and enjoy on our tour of the Hebrides. Reflecting on all the stories which were told as we journeyed through the islands, there are some highlights well worth sharing here. Memorial to the sailors of HMY Iolaire The Iolaire One of the most powerful and poignant tales was […]
Bonnie Prince Charlie Many of our tours include stories of the Jacobites, and how their cause was brought alive in 1745 and 1746 with the arrival of Prince Charles Edward Stuart from France. We often visit the most poignant of all the sites to discover the truth of the tragic Battle of Culloden, just a […]
Crossing the Minch to the Hebrides There is always a touch of romance jumping on a ferry to visit an island. Any island creates this magical feeling, but there is something extra special about taking a ferry from the charming ferry port of Ullapool, on the far north west of the Scottish coast, to the […]
New 2025 private tours We had some wonderful guests touring with us this year. From the US, Canada, Australia, Europe and many more besides. Most were new to Sublime Scotland BUT we also loved having guests on return visits. Each and every one had worked with us to create a perfect private tour for them. […]
Imagine our surprise when the global fashion house of Dior chose Scotland to launch a recent season of stunning clothes - Dior Cruise 2025. One of our favourite places to visit, Drummond Castle Gardens, was the venue. When we think of fashion in Scotland we might think of our wonderful, iconic kilt. Worn with pride […]
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 […]