Chances are that most people have never heard of the incredible Isle of Ulva. At only five miles long and a couple miles wide, it’s one of the smallest inhabited islands in the Hebrides, found off the west coast of Mull. That doesn’t mean there’s no point visiting Ulva though, Read more…
Scotland is full of castles, with over 2000 spread across the hills, glens and clifftops. With over 30,000 lochs and thousands of miles of coast, you’ll also find plenty of Scottish island castles to visit. I’m talking about castles almost entirely surrounded by water, rather than those found on one Read more…
The Scottish Borders is a place full of history, culture and beauty, with something for everybody to immerse themselves in. You could spend your time exploring castles and stately homes, shopping in picturesque towns or walking in nature. Those are all great options, but if you have the time, then Read more…
Often when I’m travelling around Scotland, I like to pack in as much as I possibly can. It’s important to make the most of my time, but checklist trips aren’t always the most relaxing. So when Hostelling Scotland invited me to enjoy a dog friendly weekend in the Cairngorms, I Read more…
If you’ve been following my stories for a while, you’ll know that Molly the Labrador is a big part of my travels around Scotland. That’s why I couldn’t have been happier when Hostelling Scotland invited me to explore the best dog friendly things to in Oban! Oban is often called Read more…
As Scotland’s most northerly islands, set well apart from the mainland by the turbulent North Sea, Shetland folklore was always going to be fascinating. These islands have a history as dramatic as the landscape and climate, and its evident in the stories that have been passed down. With very long, Read more…
When most people talk about visiting Islay, they immediately jump to discussing the island’s nine distilleries. However, don’t worry if a dram isn’t to your tastes! I’m here to reassure you that there is much more to Islay than just whisky. Islay is as historic as it is beautiful, once Read more…
People often ask me where I find my stories and I want to recommend one of my sources as something you can easily use as well. It’s called COAST, a community-led project which has collected hundreds of stories from up and down the west coast of Scotland. Inside, you’ll find Read more…
Of all the creatures of folklore found in Scotland, none are as big or as impressive as the stories of Scottish Giants. These creatures aren’t unique to Scotland at all, but many of the legends that surround them are. In a country covered by rolling hills and soaring mountains, it’s Read more…
When you say you’re visiting Orkney in winter, some people might give you strange looks. They’ll tell you that it’s the wrong season; nothing’s open, the weather’s horrible. Well they’re clearly not in the know, because winter in Orkney can be a fantastic time to explore! Yes, the weather is Read more…