The west coast of Scotland is blessed with dozens of incredible islands, but one that doesn’t get nearly enough attention is the Isle of Kerrera. It’s easy to reach and even though thousands gaze out to it from Oban every year, most have no idea it’s there! I’ll admit that Read more
There aren’t many places I enjoy visiting more than the Isle of Arran. It might be a small island, but there’s so much to keep you busy here that it can be hard to know where to start. Thankfully, my ultimate guide for the best things to do in Arran Read more
Have you ever heard of Scotland’s Sma’ Glen? It’s an amazing wee place, just a few miles long, connecting the Lowlands with the Scottish Highlands. One an important route through the mountains, today its often bypassed for faster roads, making it more of a hidden gem. Sometimes, the Sma’ Glen Read more
There aren’t many better places in Scotland for a short break than a few days in Angus. I might be a little biased since both my Mum and my fiance’s family live there, but that just means I know this region better than most. It’s easily accessible, has so much Read more
Is there any story in Scotland more famous than the Legend of the Loch Ness Monster? Ask anybody around the world what they know about Scotland and Nessie is bound to be mentioned at some point. There have been countless books published and films made around this myth from the Read more
Not many people exploring Scotland will spend time visiting Douglas in Lanarkshire. It’s a shame, because they’re missing out on a historic wee gem that’s still home to Scotland’s greatest warrior! It’s been a special place for me ever since I first made the walk out to Douglas Castle. Walking Read more
Pitlochry is one of the “Gateways to the Highlands”, beautifully nestled in between Ben Vrackie and the River Tummel. It’s a busy spot, popular for weekend breaks in Scotland and somewhere that I stay at some point every, single year. In and around this wee Highland town, you can find Read more
There’s no doubt that the Shellycoat is one of the more unusual creatures from Scottish folklore. Unlike its more famous cousins the Kelpies or the Selkies, these beasts are much less common. Although only found in a couple specific parts of Scotland, it’s still worth knowing more about the Scottish 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
Visiting the abandoned village of Old Lawers at the end of 2024 was easily a highlight of my year. That’s high praise considering it was a packed 12 months including a trip to St Kilda! This had a similar feeling but on a smaller, maybe more intense scale. The ruins Read more