Holiday Scotland

One of Tweeddale’s most colourful legends is that of Agnes Murray who was the daughter of Sir Gideon Murray who acquired the lands of Elibank in 1594. Elibank is just past the village of Walkerburn in the direction of Galashiels on the banks of the River Tweed. The castle is still standing but visiting the [...]

Whisky was almost certainly brought to Scotland from Ireland by monks but ever since it arrived it has been part of Scottish culture and entwined with its history. The first official mention of whisky in Scotland is in 1494 regarding Friar John Cor making aqua vitae (the water of life) by order of the king. [...]

Scottish ancestry is a fascinating subject and if you are lucky enough to have any family history in Scotland then there is a wealth of knowledge and history that can be researched to enable you to find where you belong in the Scottish family tree. You will find out your Clan and what your clans [...]