The stories we hear about the war tend to be about quirky successes like Operation Mincemeat, or conspicuous gallantry like Dunkirk. We don’t hear about the bleak little tragedies and the mistakes of war, like the boat smashed by a storm with all hands lost; or the faulty …
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We are all different! Do you love room service? Or is camping your thing? Here is a fun quiz to help you decide how to visit the North Highlands, with ideas and inspo for where to stay on the NC500. Whether your idea of a good meal …
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Scotland is great to explore in a car, or even a camper van or motor home. But our roads may be a bit different from the ones you are used to even if you live in the UK. Here are my top tips for driving safely on our …
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Guests who’ve travelled to Scotland often comment how good the food is here. Scottish livestock are typically reared outdoors, our seafood is legendary, and our fruit and vegetables are delicious too. Scots away from home really miss our traditional brands like Tunnocks and Irn Bru, and we have …
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We are often asked “can we see the Northern Lights from the Lighthouse Keeper’s Cottage?” The answer is “Yes”… and “No”! Yes – we certainly have darks skies and a low clear horizon; when you look North, there is just John o’Groats and Orkney, and neither of them …
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