For the first time ever, the 2023 UCI Cycling World Championships will bring together all road, track, BMX, indoor, mountain bike and para-cycling world championships disciplines into one mega event. The world’s greatest riders will compete head-to-head for coveted rainbow jerseys in 13 individual championships, making it the biggest cycling event ever. Discover the captivating… Continue reading 2023 UCI Cycling World Championships in Scotland, August 2023
Category: castle tours
castle tours in Scotland – visit up to five castles in one day on a private tour
Eilean Donan Castle named one of the most beautiful castles in Europe
Two Scottish castles have been ranked as “the most beautiful” in Europe by a notable travel outlet. Eilean Donan Castle in the Highlands and Culzean Castle in Ayrshire featured in a must-see list of medieval buildings published by Brazilian travel guide Vegas Pelo Mundo. Castles from seven countries feature in the top 10, with Culzean… Continue reading Eilean Donan Castle named one of the most beautiful castles in Europe
The Crown Castles tour of Scotland
NEW – The Crown Royal Castles tour of Scotland On this tour you get a chance to visit a filming location of smash hit TV series The Crown , plus two Royal Castles , where the Queen and the Queen Mother lived . The Crown has moved filming for season six to Scotland, as the… Continue reading The Crown Castles tour of Scotland
Stirling Castle , Doune Castle and the Kelpies tour
Your private tour includes a pickup from your hotel / Airbnb in Edinburgh , a professional driver/guide , a stay of up to an hour at each location plus a return to Edinburgh . Your expert guide will give details of the history of each castle and information about films and TV shows made at… Continue reading Stirling Castle , Doune Castle and the Kelpies tour
Europe’s most beautiful castle is in the UK
Eilean Donan Castle Tours
Eilean Donan Castle tours
Eilean Donan Castle tours Eilean Donan Castle is a stunning Highlands castle with a long and torrid history . Eilean Donan Castle tours from Edinburgh are available 7 days a week. Film location The castle has featured in a number of films and TV series . The castle starred in an episode of the Avengers… Continue reading Eilean Donan Castle tours
Castle Leoch ( Doune Castle ) is open again
Castle Leoch ( Doune Castle ) is open again ! After a year long closure for masonry inspections and building work , Doune is finally ready to receive visitors . Outlander , Game of Thrones and Monty Python fans can all look forward to seeing the inside of Doune Castle for the first time since… Continue reading Castle Leoch ( Doune Castle ) is open again
Outlander castles tour bookings – Lallybroch , Palace of Versailles and Cranesmuir
Three ancient Outlander castles feature in this tour – Lallybroch ( Midhope castle ) , Palace of Versailles ( Drummond Castle and Gardens) and Cranesmuir ( Culross Palace ) Book online now ! 1 Lallybroch – Midhope Castle The first location on this Outlander tour is Lallybroch – Midhope Castle, ancestral home of Jamie Fraser .… Continue reading Outlander castles tour bookings – Lallybroch , Palace of Versailles and Cranesmuir
30 Scottish castle will re-open on 30 April
Scotland’s biggest operator of visitor attractions, Historic Environment Scotland (HES), has set out its plans for the reopening of its sites as Covid restrictions ease. This will see some of Scotland’s most iconic heritage sites, including Edinburgh Castle, Stirling Castle, Blackness Castle and Linlithgow Palace , reopen to the public in line with Scottish Government… Continue reading 30 Scottish castle will re-open on 30 April
Edinburgh money saving tips for travellers
Edinburgh money saving tips for travellers Edinburgh welcomes millions of travellers every year eager to enjoy the sights of an amazing city .Here are my two top travel tips for anyone visiting the capital for the first time . As a guide with over 5 years experience , customers regularly ask me about money saving tips… Continue reading Edinburgh money saving tips for travellers