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Briar Cottages, Kim Proven and Fraser Proven In The News and Other Media

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Embrace Scotland Feature – “Stories from the Owners”

Briar Cottages was recently showcased in Embrace Scotland’s “Stories from the Owners” campaign, highlighting our history, passion for hospitality, and stunning lochside setting in Lochearnhead. The article features our unique blend of traditional charm and modern comforts, ideal for holidaymakers seeking a genuine Highland escape. 

“You can practically hear the loch lap at the edge of the garden—it’s that close.”

Read the full feature on EmbraceScotland.co.uk and discover what makes Briar Cottages a memorable place to stay.

Airbnb Top-Rated Host Status
We’re proud to be recognised by Airbnb as part of the top 10% of hosts worldwide—a reflection of our consistent 5-star reviews, attention to detail, and the warm welcome guests receive at Briar Cottages. Whether it’s a romantic escape or a pet-friendly retreat, visitors appreciate our lochside location, spotless standards, and thoughtful extras.
 “Absolutely perfect—our second stay and won’t be our last!”
Thinking of staying with us? Book direct for the best rates and extra perks not available on third-party platforms.

• Valentines short break offer or week in Briar Steading Loch Earn
• Short breaks, valentines and other seasonal holiday updates on Google at Briar Cottages
• Book Briar Cottages for a self catering holiday experience in Scotland now
• Briar Cottages offer a seasonal sanctuary where nature and comfort entwine.
• ​Nature at its best -capture wildlife photography at Briar Cottages Lochearnhead 
• Embrace Scotland, May Bank Holiday 2025, Self catering holiday cottage
• Luxury May bank holiday cottage in Lochearnhead with free fishing
• Secure a dog friendly waterside cottage break in Lochearnhead now
• Escape to the breathtaking beauty of Loch Earn
• STILL by Rob Mulholland returns to Loch Earn and The BLiSS trail, St Fillans
• Walking and Munro Bagging around Loch Earn and Briar Cottages, Kim's blog 
• Lochscape photography, drones and stargazing on a self catering holiday, Lochearnhead
• Spring is in the air at Briar Cottages ahead of 15th March Trout fishing season
• Discover art and adventure around Briar Cottages Loch Earn, Scotland
• Kim's latest blog on watersports activities Loch Earn when staying at Briar Cottages
• Lochside cottages with watersports, fishing and swimming
• Loch Earn Trout Fishing season starts 15th March
• Dogs life review of Little Briar Lochearnhead
• Scotlands latest tourist trends at Briar Cottages 2025
• Dog friendly cottage for a Valentines break in Scotland 
• Looking for a holiday cottage Scotland with open water swimming from the garden?
• Book now for a holiday cottage on water 2025, central Scotland
• Hogmanay, New Year in Scotland, Briar Cottages Lochearnhead
• Pets Go Free in Little Briar Loch Earn,  offer with Embrace Scotland 18 Oct to 1 Nov
• Airbnb Lochearnhead
• Sleep tourism 
• Gardening at Briar Cottages, Lochearnhead
• Waterside holidays Lochearnhead on Loch Earn
• Briar Steading in top 10% of eligible Airbnb listings based on ratings, reviews,reliability 
• Great Days Out from Briar Cottages Lochearnhead - Doune Update
• Google Update: Pets love the rear garden at Briar Cottages
• Google Update: 2025 holiday cottage prices and availability have been released for Briar Cottages self catering in Lochearnhead, Loch Earn, Scotland
• Prices released for Briar Cottages Holidays Lochearnhead 2025
• Google updates on Briar Cottages Lochearnhead
• Briar Steading Lochearnhead, international guests can now book via Airbnb
• March break in Briar Steading from 3 nights, Lochearnhead on Loch Earn at AIrbnb 
• 2024 holiday cottages Loch Earn?
• Cycle In The Park Welcome Map
• Facebook reviews and guest photographs
• Briar Cottages has earned "Welcome Plus" status by the Loch Lomond and Trossachs Countryside Trust,  on behalf of guests who enjoy cycling  - April 2023
• Still AKA mirror man to return to Loch Earn anon Courier Feb 2023
• Shop local quality food around Loch Earn August 2022
• The Goog Dog Guide to Little Briar Cottage Lochearnhead
• ​Delve Into Ardvorlich - south Loch Earn
• ​Messing about on Loch Earn -Kim's blog about water sports and other activities
• Little Briar Doggy Deck and New Kitchen plus Eternal Laughter at Briar Cottages on Loch Earn -Kims Blog January 2022
• ​Kim Interviewed at Briar Cottage on BBC Alba Mach A Seo travel show
• Briar Cottages holiday reviews at Britain Firm 2-21
• Have you booked a UK staycation yet? LinkedIn Feb 2021 
• Cavendish film crew and write Maddy Bryce shoots film scene at Briar Cottages 
• Planning your trip to Scotland's Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park, by Richard Campbell  
• ​Hotels Combined 10 out of 10 certificate awarded 2020  https://pressreader.com/article/281530817850002
• Briar Cottages featured in top 6 attractive and comfortable places to stay in the UK - Wiki.Ezvid.com, Los Angeles, March 2020
• ​Chance to take part in wildlife watch on banks of Loch Earn Perthshire Advertiser 11 Feb
• Exclusive wildlife watching events in Year of Coasts and Waters -Blogorama February 12
• Spring Nature Watch event on Loch Earn - The Oban Times, February 2020
• Wildlife Watch on Side of Loch - Strathearn Herald February 2020
• ​Scotland's best for people and pets to visit - Scottish Field Magazine 2020
• Local holiday home award win - Strathearn Herald November 21 2019
• EHHA Awards - Huge Congratulations on this great achievement Little Briar Cottage, UK - ASSC November
• Couple win award for their pet friendly home -Stirling Observer 15 November 2019
• Crieff Cowches move to Loch Earn BLiSS trail Perthshire Courier October 2019
• Blacksmith Plants Psychedelic Weeds on BLiSS trail Scottish Field September 2019
• BLiSSful trip through Central Scotland and Briar Cottages by Must Visit Scotland June '19
• STV news shares Stan The Stag as Rudolph. Loch Earn
• BBC Weather Watchers editors pick Lochearnhead
• ​The impressive Scottish Art Trail you can listen to Scottish Field 2018
• ​Glorious Summer gets the best out of gardens -Strathearn Herald August 2018
• ​Loch Earn Villages Join Forces -Perthshire advertiser July 2018
• Proud Kim and Fraser Proven -Stirling Observer 2018 www.scotsmagazine.com/articles/luxury-spring-breaks-2018/Loch Earn Tourism Information national Scottish Thistle Award for Innovation
• Briar Cottages spring break reader offer in the Scots Magazine
• Fabulous Blog by our friend Kim Proven by Kev Paxton ArtFe blacksmiths
• Fishy goings on at Loch Earn -Stirling Observer November 2017
• Le Tour de Deux Festivals du Tandem! by Matilda Tandem
• Un Peu De Petanque... by Matilda Tandem
• ​BLiSSful Strathyres Savoir Faire Sojourn
• BLiSSful Balquhidders Brilliant Bravura
• BLiSSful but Baltic Lochearnhead Loop by Matilda the Tandem adventure blogger
• Kim Proven collects Regional Scottish Thistle Award for LETi BLiSStrail art installations
• BLiSS trail art teamwork wins regional Scottish Thistle Award 2016
• Kev's sculptures spark big community effort -Strathearn Herald 2016
• Getting on the trail of new modern artistry -Stirling Observer 2016
• ​Cottages rated Elite -Stirling Observer June 2015
• ​​Luxury cottage Lochearnhead review
• ​​Google Map of Lochearnhead, Briar Cottages Photographs
• Stan and Ollie at Briar Cottages Lochearnhead
• ​British Listed Buildings 2010

 TV Filming near to Briar Cottages

 A Very Country Christmas  on BBC.  See local Falls of Dochart Smokehouse manager in Killin and other stories around Dunblane, Loch Tay and Fortingall with Ellie Harrison and Angelica Bell.  Lovely programme

My5 Walking Britain's Lost Railways - Watch enthusiastic presenter Rob Bell cycle from the Lochearnhead old railway path up Glen Ogle over the viaduct - also know as Sustrans National Cycle Route 7 and The Rob Roy Way.  Enjoy scenes around Callander,  stories from local historian Charlie Hunter,  Balquhidder Kirk and Rob Roy's gravestone, nearby Edinchip Estate with Sir Malcom MacGregor and Fiona Armstrong plus the talented McLaren High School pipers. A fascinating tale of the private rail to Killin.  Journey past Loch Awe all the way to Oban on the west coast.