It’s one of the best known towns in Scotland, famous for an old course and even older cathedral. There’s more to the perfect day in St Andrews than just a round of golf or visiting some ruins though. Scotland’s spiritual home deserves much more recognition as a place full of Read more
It’s the start of a new year and time to begin planning your perfect trip to Scotland! There’s so much choice though, once you start to look a little deeper it can all get a little overwhelming. You’re going to need help narrowing down where to visit in Scotland in Read more
Scotland has a lot of mysterious folk creatures, but the Cat Sith might well be the most mysterious. Is it a physical beast or a malicious spirit? Supernatural fairy creature or something far more dangerous in cat form? Stories of the Cat Sith are most commonly found in the Scottish Read more
Visiting Iona Abbey is one of the most rewarding experiences in Scotland. It takes a lot of effort (and two ferries) to get there, but the feeling when you arrive is more than worth it. This isn’t just somewhere for those seeking something spiritual, it’s a place packed with history. Read more
There really is nothing else in Scotland quite like spending a day in Iona. Known as the birthplace of Scottish Christianity, every year thousands follow in the footsteps of 1400 years of pilgrims to this wee island. It’s a special place with a peaceful feeling, crammed with history including the Read more
If you’re heading to the Scottish Borders, there’s a good chance that you’ll be visiting Melrose at some point. Tucked in the shadow of the Eildon Hill and packed with both history and folklore, it’s somewhere I spend a lot of time in every year. It might well be my Read more
The Isle of Skye is packed with incredible landscapes, but if you want to uncover stories of real people, then you need to visit Dunvegan Castle. Perched on a small crag above a sea loch, this has been home to Clan MacLeod for over 800 years. It should come as Read more
If you’re passionate about Scotland’s turbulent past, there’s a lot you can learn from a few books. Whether you’re a budding historian, first-time visitor, or proud Scot exploring your roots, these are the best Scottish History books that you need on your shelf. As somebody who writes about Scotland and Read more
Tucked away on the Fife coastline, there’s a very special village that seems stuck in time. Visiting Culross (pronounced Coo-Riss) is like walking through Scottish history, along cobbled streets, surrounded by crow-stepped buildings. This is the best preserved 17th century village in Scotland and somewhere well worth spending a day. Read more
Every year, I seem to be spending more and more time in Oban. Lots of people do, but not many get the most out of their visit. Not only is this wee, west-coast town packed with history and very dog-friendly, it also happens to be the “Gateway to the Isles”! Read more