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…
If you’re looking for a daytrip from Edinburgh or somewhere to visit after exploring the Borders, then this guide to Roslin is for you. Many have heard of Rosslyn Chapel, attracting thousands of visitors annually thanks to the Da Vinci Code. The carvings inside are fantastic, so I don’t blame Read more…
It’s Scotland’s fourth largest island, but in my opinion, the Isle of Mull doesn’t get enough attention. No matter what you’re interested in from mountains to whisky, culture to castles, you won’t be short of things to do on Mull. There are even a number of smaller islands and boat Read more…
For most tourists to Scotland’s capital city, a visit to Edinburgh Castle is an essential part of their trip. There’s so much to see inside though that it can be a little overwhelming. This isn’t just one building with a neat one way system, it’s an enormous sprawling complex! With Read more…
There are over 300 Aberdeenshire Castles, that’s more per acre than anywhere else in Britain. From clifftop fortresses to modified tower-houses and from romantic, war-torn ruins to lavish, luxury homes. No matter what you’re interested in, you’ll find it here. It’s no surprise then that Aberdeenshire is known as Castle Read more…
Every Halloween, plenty of children (and adults) across Scotland grab their broomsticks and dress up as witches. Lots of pointy hats, warts, cackling and cauldrons along with a healthy dose of eye of newt. It’s one of the classics costumes, but not so long ago, acting like a Scottish witch Read more…
More people are visiting Loch Awe every year, or at least stopping for pictures as they drive towards Oban. Very few ever really go exploring Loch Awe and that included me until a few weeks ago. It’s Scotland’s third largest freshwater loch, in an accessible area and with a road Read more…
The beauty of Scotland makes it an incredible place for Film & TV and if there’s one show that’s done wonders for Scottish tourism then it’s Outlander. Thousands of viewers have been inspired to visit Scotland, some purely to tour around the Outlander filming locations! There are plenty of places Read more…
Most travellers to Scotland want to explore a few castles and there are plenty of options. Choosing isn’t easy, but if you like clan history, beautiful surroundings and fascinating legends then you need to visit Cawdor Castle! Cawdor is still privately owned so visitors wander through a genuine home rather Read more…