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10/11/2026

I'm obsessed with the colours and textures of dawn the dawn sky that we get here on the Forth in Autumn 😍 You can just see the light of a plane passing over Inchkeith in this picture, taken on 24 October.

09/11/2026

As a tour guide there are many inevitable locations one ends up visiting again and again. I honestly do not mind because Scotland's weather is so changeable that it will always be different. Scotland really never does get boring, but over the years the number of people visiting Scotland's amazing beauty has increased dramatically. This in turn has created some hotspots, such as Loch Ness or the Isle of Skye.

I may be a tour guide but that does not make me a fan of massive crowds trampeling their way to the fairy pools on Skye.

I am just about to visit the Isle of Skye again with some guests and what I have tried to communicate to my clients over the years is to take a little time with your locations. This time we will spend two nights on Skye and were lucky enough to find accommodation.

As a tour guide there are many inevitable locations one ends up visiting again and again. I honestly do not mind because Scotland's weather is so changeable tha

09/11/2026

Individuelle, persönlich begleitete Besichtigungen und Ausflüge durch Schottland für deutsche Erstbesucher – mit Geschichte, Kultur, Landschaft, Genuss und echten Begegnungen mit Land und Leuten.

Ich gestalte individuelle Besichtigungen und Ausflüge durch Schottland, die Ihnen einen authentischen und entspannten Einstieg in dieses besondere Land ermöglichen. Gerade für Erstbesucher aus Deutschland ist es mir wichtig, Schottland nicht nur zu zeigen, sondern verständlich, nahbar und lebendig zu vermitteln.

Links Clubhaus, Tom Moriis Bar in St Andrews, der Heimat von Golf

Gemeinsam entdecken wir beeindruckende Landschaften, historische Orte und kulturelle Besonderheiten.

Individuelle, persönlich begleitete Besichtigungen und Ausflüge durch Schottland für deutsche Erstbesucher – mit Geschichte, Kultur, Landschaft, Genuss und

09/11/2026

Inverness castle sits prominently overlooking the river Ness and the town below. The current red sandstone buildings date back to 1836 and were designed by William Burn. Thomas Brown II was the architect for the additional courthouse.
The site itself has a long history as fortification and dates back to 1057 thought to have been built by Malcolm III and having been influenced by Robert I, James I, visited by Mary De Guise and her daughter Mary Queen of Scots. It has literary links to MacBeth.

The castle was closed for a £47 million renovation from 2021-2025.

As part of the Scottish Independent Tour Operator’s AGM & Shindig (SITOA) members were invited to sample this new experience.

As this had been a long anticipated reopening we were all quite exited to visit.

Inverness castle sits prominently overlooking the river Ness and the town below. The current red sandstone buildings date back to 1836 and were designed by Will

09/11/2026

Edinburgh is a city that carries its history not merely in stone, but in silence. Nowhere is this more keenly felt than in the quiet succession of buildings that have, at different times, held—or awaited—the voice of Scotland. Four parliaments, or rather four intentions of parliament, mark the shifting story of a nation negotiating its place within itself and within the Union.

I. The First Parliament — Parliament Square, Royal Mile

At the heart of the Parliament Square stands the original home of Scotland’s legislature: the Old Parliament House, completed in the 17th century. Here, beneath its hammerbeam roof, the Estates of Scotland once gathered—nobility, clergy, and burgh commissioners—each representing a strand of the realm.

Parliament Square, Royal Mile Edinburgh, Build 1632-1640

This was a parliament of proximity and presence. Debate was not abstract but immediate, conducted within a chamber where power could be felt in breath and gesture.

Edinburgh is a city that carries its history not merely in stone, but in silence. Nowhere is this more keenly felt than in the quiet succession of buildings tha

09/11/2026

From the stages of Edinburgh and Glasgow to the V&A Dundee

I have just returned from a visit to the wonderful V&A Dundee, where the new exhibition David Bowie: On Tourcelebrates one of the most extraordinary and creative musicians of the 20th century.

It is a fascinating exhibition, not simply about his music, but about the man behind the many faces, costumes and characters. And what makes it particularly interesting here in Scotland is that Bowie had quite a history with our country.

From David Jones to David Bowie

Born David Robert Jones in Brixton, London, on 8 January 1947, Bowie grew up with a fascination for music, particularly American jazz. His father encouraged his musical interests, and the saxophone became one of his first instruments.

He eventually changed his name to David Bowie to avoid confusion with Davy Jones of The Monkees.

His early career was far from an overnight success.

From the stages of Edinburgh and Glasgow to the V&A DundeeI have just returned from a visit to the wonderful V&A Dundee, where the new exhibition&nb

09/11/2026

Who says Scotland is only worth visiting in summer?

If you have not quite got round to planning your 2027 Scottish adventure, here is a wee thought. There is still time to squeeze in a trip in 2026!

And if you happen to enjoy a dram or two, you have come to the right country.

Wh**ky, unlike some of our more seasonal attractions, does not particularly care whether it is January or July. Scotland's distilleries can be wonderful places to visit throughout the year, and winter can actually be a rather lovely time to explore them.

Our climate is generally milder than many people imagine. Admittedly, if you venture into the Highlands, Mother Nature might have a few surprises up her sleeve, but elsewhere you could easily find yourself enjoying a crisp, sunny winter's day that feels remarkably similar to a Scottish summer's day.

Mind you, Scottish summers have been known to feel remarkably similar to winter, too.

Who says Scotland is only worth visiting in summer?If you have not quite got round to planning your 2027 Scottish adventure, here is a wee thought. There is

08/11/2026

Dark nights? Thinking of a comforting, complex wee dram?

08/11/2026

Onto the next job after sheep 🐑 work 😊 Andy is a man of many talents

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