Ballater Active Sports

Ballater is the place to be if you are interested in your extreme sports. Up in the highlands, you will be able to combine a short break Scotland with your passion for extreme riding.

The Secret of Corby

Care to take a step back in time? If so, you must consider a visit to the Rockingham Castle. Constructed by the request of William the Conqueror, this very unique piece of history is located a very short distance from many of the beautiful Corby hotels that the city is known for.

Universities in Scotland – Strathclyde University

Strathclyde university sells itself as a centre of 'useful learning'. This mission statement certainly resonates today, with graduates no longer guaranteed employment; this idea was made evident after speaking to a well informed staff member at a renowned Scottish highland hotel last month. It's a strong selling point for any university to market itself on providing skills employers are looking for.

They’ll Never Walk Alone – The Liverpool FC Story

Anfield stadium was initially the home of Everton FC, another first-rate Liverpool based side, until the club had a dispute with Anfield’s owner and moved out. Now a team was needed for the stadium and, thus, Liverpool FC was formed in 1892.

Liverpool’s Three Graces

The Three Graces is the name given to the trio of majestic buildings that stand at Pier Head in Liverpool. They are ranked amongst the city’s top tourist attractions, and a must-see for anybody staying at a Liverpool centre hotel.

A Trek to Scotland

Being an American citizen, and having spent the greater portion of my life in that particular country, you can imagine that I was more than a little excited to visit an actual castle. Sure, I have seen an abundance of photos and films of them, but there is nothing quite like coming face to face with such a unique part of history.

The Myth of the Monster

The history of the Loch Ness monster is intense. Whether you believe in the myth or not, it is inevitable that you have come across come literature on the subject. As for my position, I do not believe in old Nessy. To me, it is more than likely just one of those things that spiralled out of control through history. I do not claim to be an expert on the matter, nor do I care to try.