I lift up my eyes to the mountains ...

Spiritual Reflections at Christmas Spending time in the Highlands of Scotland is one of my favorite ways to experience the blessing of Christmas. The Craigendarroch Lodges, Hilton Grand Vacation Club, is nestled in the Cairngorms National Park, not far from the town center of Ballater, Scotland, and less than seven miles in the other direction from Braema, where the lovely Balmoral Castle is located. On this trip, I flew from the Orlando, Florida airport (MSO) to Aberdeen, Sc

The Christmas at the Botanics, is a memorable holiday attraction at the Royal Botanic Gardens in Edinburgh, Scotland. Guests can experience the beauty of these lush gardens while strolling through mystical holiday light shows accompanied by a variety of lovely classical and popular holiday musical selections. This event makes for a wonderful Christmas adventure for travelers of all ages, and Ol' Saint Nicholas makes a surprise appearance in the middle of the exhibit. There a

What a spectacular surprise to see the snow-covered landscape of Balmoral Castle and Estates in Ballater, Scotland just days before Christmas. This must see attraction is located in the Highland Residence of the Royal Family in Ballater, Scotland and is usually only open to the public from late spring to mid-summer. However, on my recent voyage to the Cairngorms National Park, I had the privilege of getting to visit Balmoral Castle and Estates which were open in December of 2

Nestled in the Kingdom of Fife are many delightful places that travelers can explore while on their journeys. It is the home of the Falkland Palace, St. Andrews University, St. Andrews Golf Course (the oldest golf course in the world), the Pillars of Hercules, and many stunning hiking trails, including the Kilgour-Arraty Crags found in an area originally known as the Lands of Kilgour. These locations are just a few of the hidden treasures that can be found in the Kingdom of F