The Scouring Pad

The Scouring Pad Named for the Scouring Burn that babbles nearby, The Scouring Pad is a cosy studio retreat for two i

16/07/2021

It’s that time of year again! The ducklings and cygnets are everywhere at nearby Ochlochy Park. Your daily dose of cuteness right there!

Our last guest foraged this delightful wee posy from our wild flower meadow. We love it when people make themselves at h...
08/07/2021

Our last guest foraged this delightful wee posy from our wild flower meadow. We love it when people make themselves at home here!

Taking advantage of a quiet spell to spruce the Pad up a bit. I do t post many pictures of the outside because I hate th...
20/06/2021

Taking advantage of a quiet spell to spruce the Pad up a bit. I do t post many pictures of the outside because I hate the green woodwork so much. Watch this space…

Have you checked out the range of craft course we run next door at ? Next up in our programme is a weekend masterclass ...
16/06/2021

Have you checked out the range of craft course we run next door at ? Next up in our programme is a weekend masterclass in eco print and dyeing. You can take inspiration from our abundant natural surroundings to create your very own unique printed textiles.

Posted • We're loving the range of naturally subtle colours that can be achieved through environmentally friendly printing and dying. It doesn't have to be brown to be green! Join us for a fabulous Weeknd exploring the alchemy of natural dying and print with from 25 - 27 June. Craft experiences are this year's summer holidays you know!

The small tortoiseshell butterflies love the marjoram bush in the Scouring Pad garden!
14/06/2021

The small tortoiseshell butterflies love the marjoram bush in the Scouring Pad garden!

Meet Mr Trundles. He is one of our regular garden visitors, and we think Mrs Trundles might be around these days too. He...
09/06/2021

Meet Mr Trundles. He is one of our regular garden visitors, and we think Mrs Trundles might be around these days too. He shuffles right last the back door of the scouring pad on his regular nightly route, on his way to de-slug the hostas.

Cosy dinner in for two? Our wee kitchen is well enough stocked to rustle up an easy meal for two. (We can also recommend...
08/06/2021

Cosy dinner in for two? Our wee kitchen is well enough stocked to rustle up an easy meal for two. (We can also recommend some pretty fantastic takeaways and restaurants nearby).

The Cathedral stands majestically over the tiny City of Dunblane and looks glorious on a sunny day like today. This is o...
07/06/2021

The Cathedral stands majestically over the tiny City of Dunblane and looks glorious on a sunny day like today. This is one of my favourite views of it, from gardens on the other side of the river.

It won’t be long now before you can take a walk from the along the historic Darn Walk, and follow the Allan Water until...
18/04/2021

It won’t be long now before you can take a walk from the along the historic Darn Walk, and follow the Allan Water until you reach Bridge of Allan. Reward yourself for all your hard work with fish and chips from the Allanwater Cafe, washed down with an ale or two from the . Splendid day out!

The view of the Pad from Stac Pollard this evening. Looking lovely in the dappled light.
01/04/2021

The view of the Pad from Stac Pollard this evening. Looking lovely in the dappled light.

We’ve had two nights in a row of our epic signature sunsets, long May this spring weather continue. We’re enjoying all t...
18/03/2021

We’ve had two nights in a row of our epic signature sunsets, long May this spring weather continue. We’re enjoying all the good news that the change of season has brought, and we’re officially taking your Scottish Staycation bookings now from the end of April. We can’t wait to welcome you to this beautiful part of the world, and our little designer pad nestled in the heart of it.

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