by James Mortimer | Aug 21, 2026 | Food & Culture, Scotland
Scotch whisky seems to carry the soul of the country in a glass; smoky, smooth, peaty, elegant, fiery, and capable of making even the most sensible traveller a little bit ‘squiffy’. Yet for all its fame, there’s still plenty about Scotland’s national drink that...
by James Mortimer | Aug 7, 2026 | Scotland, Trip Planning
Seasonal travel advice to help you plan your perfect Scottish escape Scotland is one of those destinations that defies the idea of a single “best” season. Ask ten visitors when to go and you will receive ten different answers. Every season in Scotland...
by James Mortimer | Jun 16, 2026 | Food & Culture, Scotland
If you’ve ever visited Scotland and wondered if locals actually eat haggis or whether it’s a performance put on for visitors, the honest answer is rather satisfying: YES! Scots genuinely eat haggis. They eat it regularly, and they are thoroughly baffled...
