Category: Features
Edinburgh Festival Lowdown
It’s that time of year again when the biggest and most prestigious arts festival in the world takes over Edinburgh city centre. This spectacular event, which has been running since 1947, is colossal in both scale and scope. The Edinburgh Festival or Festival as it commonly known is actually a collection of five separate events, […]
Discover the Hidden Trax of Edinburgh
There has never been more technology around to help you travel the planet, but sometimes the sheer plethora of websites and Apps can get dizzying and confusing. Here at InsiderScotland we’re pretty choosy about which Apps we rate and use. We’re happy to report the release of a brand new App that puts a swathe […]
Never More Reason to Clip ‘n Climb
The first time we visited Clip ‘n Climb when it opened three years ago I knew we’d be back. Not just because mum and dad were impressed, but because out two girls absolutely insisted on it! If you’ve never been, or just not been for a while, then read on to see why you should […]
Barnbougle Castle – Scotland’s Unique Exclusive Use Venue
There is simply no venue quite like Barnbougle. A rugged castle that adorns a prime spot overlooking the Firth of Forth. It is awash with antiques and was refashioned by a British Prime Minister whose family still preside over its regal charms. Then there are the Robert Burns first editions and one of Scotland’s grandest […]
Edinburgh Science Festival
Hands up if you think science is, well, just a little boring? We’re hopefully about to change your mind, or rather the Edinburgh Science Festival is! When it comes to festivals Edinburgh is no longer just about its world famous summer event. There are myriad festivals throughout the year and this one coincides with school holidays. This year’s […]
BLiSS is a Quartet of Scottish Villages
Fancy visiting a village in Scotland that offers great food, superb outdoor activities, a sweeping range of places to stay and myriad visitor experiences? Well, how about a quartet of gorgeous villages that offer all this and much, much more? Welcome to Balquhidder, Lochearnhead, Strathyre and St Fillans. This impressive quartet of villages are set […]
Definitely Scotland the Best
It’s that time again, a real highlight for anyone interested in Scotland and travelling around my beguiling native land. It’s time for a new edition of Scotland the Best. For me this is easily the best guidebook about Scotland. You see it’s not really a guide as such, more of a companion that you won’t want […]
Scotland’s Top 5 Staycation Hotspots
Here at InsiderScotland we have an obvious love of our country and we’re also fans of travel listicles too. You know the handy wee lists that group great places together. We get sent loads of listicles by companies and to be honest bin most of them. One really caught our eye, though, recently from the […]
Indoor Adventures at Scrambles Soft Play
Looking for somewhere to keep the wee ones occupied, whilst steering them towards being active and healthy? Somewhere where you can enjoy a decent coffee and a delicious slice of cake? How about somewhere to watch your kids enjoying themselves as you take a well earned break? You just found it at the newly revamped Scrambles soft play at […]
19 Reasons why Scotland is the Place to be in 2019
19 Reasons why Scotland is the Place to be in 2019 1. Coast with the Most – Scotland’s coastline (even without its islands) is three times larger than England’s and twice that of France and Spain, so there is a lot of it to explore! 2. Whisky – Some countries that try to make great whisky […]
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