Winter Breaks and Days Out Loch Lomond reflecting the changing seasons…. What a great time of the year we are heading into now, when crisp, sharp mornings awaken and welcome you to shorter days, when natures’ colours really show their beauty, ahead of long, dark nights when our focus is on warmth and comfort. Yes, we did have a sensational summer when weather warnings were of drought and sizzling temperatures, [...]
Scotlandhour September 2018 – Food and Drink Langoustines, Scottish salmon, Scottish lamb, and whisky? Scotland is abundant in great produce and talented chefs making this country a great food destination. This month we are exploring the Scotland Food and Drink, from Argyll to Aberdeenshire, from Highlands to the Scottish Borders. From amazing restaurants to tasty street food, Scotland has something for every taste and budget. Co-hosting this month we have [...]
Scotlandhour August 2018 - Secret Scotland! Scotland is known for many things including tartan, whisky, our mountains and our history and culture. But what about the less well known areas of Scotland including tourist hubs like our cities and the highlands? The dictionary tells us that a secret is something known about by only a small number of people, and is not told or shown to anyone else. Hopefully [...]
Scotlandhour July 2018 - Health & Wellbeing “why walk.... when you can run?” This month we are talking about Health & Wellbeing. Scotland is the perfect location if you’d like to get outdoors and spend some time enjoying some exercise or simply chilling out. Our scenery offers challenges including Munros through to gentle, easy family walks. Wild swimmers can enjoy pristine lochs and beaches to rival the Caribbean. Or why [...]
Scotlandhour June 2018 - European Championships This August sees yet another first for Scotland when Glasgow co-hosts the inaugural European Championships with Berlin, as seven sports combine over eleven days, to deliver an amazing experience full of tense competition and ultimately Gold medal winning performances. #Scotlandhour – Twitter’s first ever tourism chat no less – is delighted to be able to highlight this first ever event and showcase what [...]