Things To Do

21
May
A line up of Highland dancers at Braemar Highland Games.

A summer of Highland Games: Join us for a gallivant around Scotland's greatest Gatherings

Morag Lindsay enjoys the lively season among cabers, pipe bands and vibrant villages to discover which event does it best.
8 min read
18
May
Rebecca Maeule holding a caber while wearing a kilt.

"Caber tossing isn't just for men" – meet the ladies who launch

6 min read
14
May
Alan Cumming smiles, gesturing to an auditorium and stage behind him.

Scottish actor Alan Cumming on the Highland town that changed his life

Hollywood actor and Traitors US star Alan Cumming, artistic director of Pitlochry Festival Theatre, shares his insider guide to Pitlochry, plus tales of working with Brian Cox and what he’s doing next.
7 min read
23
Apr
Sam Heughan drinking whisky by a loch. He is wearing a kilt and a leather jacket.

Sam Heughan’s Scotland: The Outlander star’s favourite places to escape, eat and explore

Actor Sam Heughan takes us on a Gallivant through Scotland – from the lochs and beaches of his Dumfries & Galloway childhood to Edinburgh hideaways, Highland escapes and Hebridean adventures.
6 min read
30
Mar
A boat sailing across Loch Ness on a bright day. The water is calm.

Monster spotting guide: How to see the Loch Ness Monster

4 min read
24
Mar
Scone Palace: Discover Scotland’s ancient crowning place and the mystery of the Stone of Destiny

Scone Palace: Discover Scotland’s ancient crowning place and the mystery of the Stone of Destiny

Step into Scotland’s royal past at Scone Palace, where kings were crowned, mysteries linger, and beautiful gardens and wildlife await.
4 min read
26
Feb
A woman with short blond hair wearing a blue headband and a green jacket is crouched on the ice of a curling rink with arm outstretched after releasing a curling stone.

Swept away: sliding into Scottish curling for the first time

8 min read
26
Jan
A group of four cyclists take a break looking over water towards greemountains.

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1 min read
06
Nov
EdEdinburgh Castle framed by autumn leaves in a picture taken from below at one of the city's parks.

Edinburgh's green spaces: a walk on the wild side of Scotland's capital

Away from the crowds, Edinburgh's natural areas offer a different kind of magic. Daniella meets the running club making the most of the wilderness woven through urban streets.
8 min read
09
Oct
In search of the Golden Spurtle: My day at the World Porridge Championships

In search of the Golden Spurtle: My day at the World Porridge Championships

It’s only water, oats, and salt. So why do people queue in the Highland wind and rain to watch porridge? It’s the magic of the Golden Spurtle. More than cooking, it’s camaraderie – and a little chaos – that makes Carrbridge extra special.
11 min read