Not what I would have expected from Men in Kilts Episode 6, but it’s all about different modes of transport. With such rugged terrain and dozens of islands to visit, it makes sense that you need to travel by Land, Air and Sea to get around it all effectively. This Read more…
I’ve wanted to explore Shetland for such a long time, but it takes a bit of effort to get there, so I knew I had to make any trip count. When Promote Shetland asked me about visiting Shetland in winter, I couldn’t believe my luck. I’ll be honest, I had Read more…
The Legend of the Red Etin is an epic fairytale with no fixed location but generally thought to be from the Scottish Borders. There are some English variants like Jack & The Beanstock but this Scottish version goes back at least 500 years. It was even said to be a Read more…
When Molly and I were invited to stay at Inverskilavulin Estate and explore some local stories, we couldn’t believe our luck! Not only would we have somewhere warm and dry to stay instead of our usual tent, but this area is packed full of history. The only hard part was Read more…
On the 25th January, Scotland and many with Scots heritage will gather together to enjoy Burns Night. Usually that takes the form of a meal known as a Burns Supper. The rest of the world are probably shrugging their shoulders and asking “What is Burns Night?” This is a key Read more…
I Love Castles. It’s pretty straightforward and I’m sure if you’re reading this then you do too! However, with over 2000 Scottish castles spread far and wide, it can be hard to choose which to explore. When it comes to atmosphere and sheer rugged beauty, it’s hard to beat a Read more…
The theme for Men in Kilts Episode 5 is Culture and Traditions so you can imagine there was plenty to talk about! This is a country that fully embraces traditions, from our food and national dress to language and folklore. I believe that the Scottish culture is one of the Read more…
The story of Mallie and The Trow comes from the Shetland Isles and is one of my personal favourites. As well as just a really good story about a mythical creature, Mallie and the Trow teaches an important lesson. I hope you enjoy me telling the tale in the video Read more…
On the 30th November, Scotland will celebrate St Andrew’s Day with haggis, bagpipes and probably too much whisky. While the town of St Andrews in Fife is famous around the world, Scotland’s national day is sadly still a little unknown. For me and for many with Scots ancestry, celebrating St Read more…
Somehow, even with all the area’s history, these essential things to do in Dunfermline fly under the radar. You won’t find hordes of tourists visiting Scotland’s newest city, but that’s why it makes the perfect getaway! Just a short train or bus journey from Edinburgh or Glasgow, it’s easy to Read more…