With craggy cliffs and cavernous caves occupying the coastline and a landscape comprising ancient forests and miles upon miles of verdant fields, it’s unsurprising that Ayrshire attracted over 800,000 holidaymakers last year.  The romantic appeal and lure of the county hasn’t gone unnoticed by lovestruck couples either, as over 2000 marriages were registered in Ayrshire...

With glorious architectural features such as vaulted ceilings, elaborate carvings and ornate sculptures creating an abundance of atmosphere and romance, it’s easy to see why churches make for great places to say “I do”.  However, what if you’re aligned with over half of the British population who consider themselves non-religious? Is your dream of sauntering...

Whether you’re looking up in awe at the vaulted ceiling of a grand gothic cathedral or staring in a kaleidoscopic trance through the stained glass of a rural and rustic kirk, nobody can deny the architectural appeal of churches; but with over half of Brits considering themselves non-religious and a quarter aligning themselves with Humanism,...

Occupying 823 square miles of rolling countryside sandwiched between the Firth of Forth and the Firth of Tay, the Kingdom of Fife is a diverse county renowned for its colourful fishing villages and world famous golf courses; however, in 2001, the region also became celebrated for playing a part in a Royal love story. That’s...

Sheltered from the chilly northerly winds by the undulating swells of the Sidlaw Hills and occupying a wonderful position along the banks of the River Tay, it’s no wonder that the Carse of Gowrie, with its mild microclimate, has come to be known as the Garden of Scotland. Ancient orchards, strawberry fields, a Renaissance style...

When considering barns, it’s safe to say that you’ll likely envisage some livestock, maybe a few bales of hay and a couple of items of rusty farmyard equipment. You probably wouldn’t immediately think of a chic wedding venue dripping in romance, but this week we’re featuring Dalduff Farm, where the owners have beautifully reinvented their...

When considering cavernous subterranean passages, your mind most probably, and quite understandably, drifts off to thoughts of troglodytes and terror, but when Norrie Rowan discovered a warren of passageways and chambers underneath Edinburgh’s medieval Old Town in the 1980s, he had very different ideas. Here’s why we’re loving the Caves in the city’s Old Town:...

You’d be forgiven for thinking that Glasgow’s east-end, with its street trading and industrial past, wouldn’t really work as a stage for romance, but you’d be very wrong! If you’re looking for a badass wedding venue, BAaD (Barras Art & Design) is the place for you. Here’s why: • City Centre location (seven minutes from...

Way back in the 18th Century, Lord Hardwicke rolled out the 1753 Marriage Act, which stipulated that couples living in England under the age of twenty-one must have parental permission to marry. The Act led to a flood of loved-up elopers scrambling for Scotland, where small Borders towns such as Gretna Green became whistle-stop wedding...