When people visit Scotland from abroad, they’re usually surprised by how dog friendly Edinburgh is! Having lived in Scotland’s capital city for almost 10 years with Molly the Labrador by my side, I know more about that than most. I think it’s about time that I shared my complete dog Read more…
Ruins don’t get much more intriguing than Urquhart Castle, sprawling across a rocky promontory overlooking Loch Ness. This is much more than just a picturesque photo spot though. It’s the fascinating stories of Urquhart Castle that make this such an amazing place to visit. It’s known as the Guardian of Read more…
If there’s one place I get asked to take guests on a Scotland’s Stories driving tour more than any other, it’s Glencoe. Easily one of Scotland’s most beautiful locations, it’s simple enough to reach that it’s rarely quiet! Fortunately, most visitors rarely leave the roadside so just head off on Read more…
If you’re looking for things to do in Barra in the Outer Hebrides then look no further. This island might be small, but there’s a lot more to it than you might expect. A trip to Barra is special, it’s a place that not many visitors to Scotland consider but Read more…
When Netflix declared it had commissioned a film based on the rise of Robert the Bruce, I was worried. If Braveheart had got the story of William Wallace so badly wrong, were we about to see Robert the Bruce go the same way? I have to put my hands up Read more…
Scotland has a wide range of fascinating water-based folk creatures. Many of them are unique but one group of tales that people might be more familiar with are Scottish Mermaid stories. However, I’ll warn you that these legends are usually a little darker than your average children’s Disney film. Found Read more…
I find it incredibly difficult to drive north from Perth without stopping in at Dunkeld. There’s something about this perfect, wee town that draws me in time and time again. It’s not just that there are so many things to do in Dunkeld, most of the time my visit is Read more…
There’s something incredibly mysterious about the Picts, the word itself immediately grabs the imagination. Precious little was written about them and they wrote nothing at all as far as we know, but they did leave us behind something special. One of the most alluring things about these “lost people” are 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 the best places to visit in Read more…
You might already know that Scotland is a place with a strong culture and a fascinating history. It’s no surprise then that there are plenty of unique Scottish Christmas traditions and bizarre New Year customs. Some of these go back to the mists of time while others are surprisingly modern Read more…