Having a National Trust membership allows us to jump in the car and sample some heritage, knowing the admission costs are taken care of. It does pay to check the smaller print though. We failed to spot that pre-booking is highly recommended for the mansion we were visiting today. As a result, we arrived to find sold-out signs at the front entrance. We would have to settle for exploring the grounds instead. A vintage coffee van (The Humble Bean) was parked on the lawn and we s

Today we ticked off two historic properties on the other side of the Forth. After battling our way through the Edinburgh bypass traffic, we arrived at Musselburgh, a coastal town of 20,000 inhabitants. Our destination was Newhailes House, a Palladian mansion set within 80 acres of parkland. It was the home of the Dalrymple family for over three centuries and has been in the care of the National Trust for Scotland since 1997. Unfortunately the tours were already fully booked a

Unsurprisingly, Scotland's most popular paid visitor attraction is Edinburgh Castle. In second place is the Stirling counterpart - a...

The historic village of Falkland sits at the foot of East Lomond Hill in Fife. The settlement grew around Falkland Palace - a former...

Isn't it strange how we travel far and wide to visit famous tourist attractions, but often neglect treasures on our own doorstep? I am certainly guilty as charged. For the past 20 years, I have lived a short drive from Culross Palace without ever going inside the A-listed merchant's house in the heart of the historic royal burgh. The small coastal town has gained international recognition in recent years as a filming location for the globally successful TV series Outlander -

This year marks the 200th anniversary of the opening of the Stockton and Darlington Railway - the world's first steam passenger line to...

The Royal Burgh of Cupar has been the county town of Fife for over 800 years. This title is largely historic in terms of modern...

Despite being part of the Fraser tribe for the past 53 years, I had never visited the Aberdeenshire castle named after my possible...

The Second World War is recognised as a truly physical global conflict, with fierce fighting occurring on several continents, plus the...

A brand new museum opened in Perth last year. Based within the old City Hall, the facility showcases local history and also houses the...

My February half-term holiday is perfect for a long weekend getaway. Northumberland is an ideal destination as the top part of England...

Fife has a handful of National Trust properties. Armed with our recently acquired membership card, we set out to visit Kellie Castle in...

This year (2025) marks the 200th anniversary of the Stockton and Darlington Railway, widely regarded as the world's first working steam...

Sometimes the most memorable experiences are unplanned. A recent example occurred when we stopped in Kirkcaldy for breakfast and by...

Stroll along Maygate in Dunfermline and you can't miss Abbot House in its resplendent pink limewash (applied in the 1990s). The oldest...

That time of year again. Various venues across Fife were opening up to the public and offering a glimpse behind the scenes. My mum and I...

The month of September offers many opportunities to explore local heritage across Scotland. Each local authority organises a programme...

While visiting visiting the National Museum of Scotland for the major computer gaming exhibition, I also checked out Cold War Scotland -...

The Fair City of Perth has a brand new museum, located within the City Hall. The Edwardian civic building (B-listed) had struggled to...

This place had been on my radar for a while. I finally took the chance to visit when I travelled up to Dundee with Nicole. She had...