The theme for Men in Kilts Episode 5 is Culture and Traditions so you can imagine there was plenty to talk about! This is a country that fully embraces traditions, from our food and national dress to language and folklore. I believe that the Scottish culture is one of the Read more
The story of Mallie and The Trow comes from the Shetland Isles and is one of my personal favourites. As well as just a really good story about a mythical creature, Mallie and the Trow teaches an important lesson. I hope you enjoy me telling the tale in the video Read more
On the 30th November, Scotland will celebrate St Andrew’s Day with haggis, bagpipes and probably too much whisky. While the town of St Andrews in Fife is famous around the world, Scotland’s national day is sadly still a little unknown. For me and for many with Scots ancestry, celebrating St Read more
Somehow, even with all the area’s history, the best things to do in Dunfermline fly under the radar. You won’t find hordes of tourists visiting Scotland’s newest city, but that’s why it makes the perfect getaway! Just a short train or bus journey from Edinburgh or Glasgow, it’s easy to Read more
Scotland’s stories are packed full of fascinating mythical beings. These intriguing creatures of folklore are wide ranging from the mischievous Fairy Folk to terrifying Kelpies, not to mention the hundreds of ghostly goings on. But not all are naturally vicious or malevolent. In fact, the Scottish Brownie is usually more Read more
Forget pumpkins and trick-or-treating, for a traditional Scottish Halloween we carve neeps and go guising! In recent years, the world has latched on to a very American form of Halloween. If you weren’t already aware then All Hallows Eve isn’t a modern invention but it originates from the Celtic festival Read more
With Halloween coming up, what better subject for Men in Kilts Episode 4 than Witchcraft & Superstition. If you’ve been reading my stories for a while now you might have noticed that us Scots are superstitious people. The stories of witches, fairies, ghosts and the devil are seemingly endless and Read more
Eilean Donan Castle is one of the most popular castles in Scotland. You’ll find it on shortbread tins, whisky bottles and Visit Scotland adverts. Thousands of people stop there, take some pictures, and some even go inside but how many know about the legends of Eilean Donan Castle? The current Read more
The story of the Fiddlers of Tomnahurich has everything you could want. Music, dancing, fairies and a place name so fun to say that this is a story that needs telling out loud. Watch the video below to listen to the story being read aloud and if you need to Read more
There is absolutely nothing wrong with enjoying the regular sights in a city. Places like Edinburgh Castle or the South Bridge Vaults are popular for a very good reason. However, I want to shine a light on some of the alternative Edinburgh activities for those who think they’ve seen it Read more