The Legend of Fingal’s Cave is one of Scotland’s greatest stories, found alongside one of its most spectacular natural wonders! Situated on the tiny island of Staffa, this is a fantastic place to visit and if the weather is calm, then you can land and climb right inside Fingal’s Cave Read more
You might have noticed that I’m a fan of stories, if you’re here then hopefully you are too! VisitScotland has named 2022 as Scotland’s Year of Stories which is something I’ve obviously been delighted by. Businesses, tourists and storytellers have been making the most of the themed year andtior there’s Read more
When it comes to stories, the South of Scotland is full of them. Even better than that, this region of rolling hills and Border Ballads has plenty of storytellers as well. The storytelling tradition is strong here, so there really is no better way to explore the South of Scotland Read more
There are few places in Scotland that can provide a glimpse into the past quite like a spending a day in Kilmartin Glen. In one small area you’ll discover standing stones, rock art, burial cairns, castles and even the centre of one of Scotland’s ancient kingdoms. A visit to Kilmartin Read more
Scottish Kelpies are one of the most famous creatures of folklore, as well as one of the most dangerous. These supernatural beasts are found right across Scotland and are certainly not to be messed with. If there’s a loch or river nearby, you might have to keep your eyes open Read more
Alas, it’s Men in Kilts Episode 8 and so the last of these reviews. It’s ending on a fitting note for Sam & Graham as well, all about the Battle of Culloden which is often marked as the ending of a way of life. This battle has become an iconic Read more
Since I was a kid, a visit to Glamis Castle has been one of my favourite days out. We have thousands of castles of all sizes around the country, but this has always been near the top of my list. It’s equal parts elegant and foreboding, but I think the Read more
In recent years, Scottish Selkie stories have become some of the most popular folk tales told. These creatures of the sea have inspired more than just legends but also songs, romantic novels and plenty of modern artworks. Scotland has stories of a wide variety of supernatural creatures, so what is Read more
The tale of Whuppity Stoorie is a light-hearted story with lots of strange sounding names in it. Luckily, you don’t need to worry about pronouncing them because I’ve done it for you. You might notice a few similarities between Whuppity Stoorie and some other fairytales, this is the Scottish equivalent. Read more
It’s time to go full Outlander in Men in Kilts Episode 7 by covering all things Tartans & Clans. Two words that immediately scream Scotland and that I’ve probably written thousands of times in the last couple of years. Battles, schemes and tragedies around both Lowland and Highland clans form Read more