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…
While I’m up for going exploring whenever I have a minute, Autumn in Scotland is a pretty special time. The leaves are changing, the weather gets especially moody and wildlife really puts on a show. It’s a time for soups, stews and woolly jumpers, crisp days and roaring fires. Not Read more…
Visiting Loch Ness, near the Capital of the Highlands, is high up on most Scotland travel lists and rightly so! It’s an iconic part of the country, with beautiful views and of course home to our most famous story. The Loch Ness Monster has captured imaginations around the world, so Read more…
The Scottish Glaistig is one of the more mysterious creatures from Scotland’s folklore. While legends of Selkies are growing in popularity and Kelpie stories are fuelled by enormous artworks, the Glaistig still hides in the shadows. They might be less well-known, but that doesn’t mean they aren’t just as fascinating. Read more…