Scotland Archive

Going underground with Contrary Life: Part 2

Welcome to Part 2 of our journey underground. Join us as we continue with caves, caverns and mines full of history and intrigue…
Music and more at the Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival

The annual Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival will take over Speyside in Scotland from 2nd – 6th May 2013, it will not only showcase the very best in whisky but will also introduce visitors to both traditional and contemporary Scottish artists and bands…
Can you survive the zombie apocalypse?

Armed with no more than your wits and a map, you have to navigate your way across a city at dusk to find the Survivor Camp, encountering groups of survivors and bloodthirsty zombies en route…
It’s time for tough guys in tweed as The Mighty Deerstalker returns

The crazy challenge that is The Mighty Deerstalker is back again for 2013! The outrageous adventure running event with races through rivers, up mountains and into the night takes place at Traquair House in Scotland…
Valentine’s Day and not a candle in sight

Every year Contrary Life likes to bring you some alternative ways to spend Valentine’s and this year is no exception. Below we bring you our pick of things to do on or around Valentine’s Day to avoid the age old flowers and candle-lit dinner combo…
A festival of fire with Up Helly Aa

Up Helly Aa in Lerwick is Europe’s largest fire festival and has been an annual tradition since around the 1880s. The festival features fire-lit processions, a Viking longboat burning, as well as dancing and singing…
Take a look at The Loony Dook

Since 1987 a large amount of wacky people have taken an annual plunge in the River Forth near the famous bridge. Mainly donned in fancy dress, people come from all over to take part in this quirky celebration of New Year…
Goodness gracious, great balls of fire in Stonehaven

Bring in the New Year with the popular annual festival in Stonehaven, watch “The Fireballs” light up the street…
The Uppies and the Doonies battle it out in Orkney with The Ba’

The Ba’ is played every Christmas and New Year on the streets of Kirkwall. A long running tradition in Orkney’s capital as the Uppies and the Doonies battle it out in an unpredictable scrum…
Christmas comes early at Scotland’s oldest inhabited house

Enjoy free entrance to Traquair House on 24th and 25th November 2012 with festive activities and fun to keep the whole family occupied…
Magical autumnal experience with The Enchanted Forest

If you go down to the woods this October you’re sure of a nice surprise as the Enchanted Forest takes place in Faskally Wood…
Competitors stir it up for the World Porridge Making Championships

Now in its 19th year, the Golden Spurtle Championships take place at Carrbridge village hall on 6th October 2012…