There are few places in Scotland that can provide a glimpse into the past quite like a spending a day in Kilmartin Glen. In one small area you’ll discover standing stones, rock art, burial cairns, castles and even the centre of one of Scotland’s ancient kingdoms. A visit to Kilmartin Read more…
Scottish Kelpies are one of the most famous creatures of folklore, as well as one of the most dangerous. These supernatural beasts are found right across Scotland and are certainly not to be messed with. If there’s a loch or river nearby, you might have to keep your eyes open Read more…
Alas, it’s Men in Kilts Episode 8 and so the last of these reviews. It’s ending on a fitting note for Sam & Graham as well, all about the Battle of Culloden which is often marked as the ending of a way of life. This battle has become an iconic Read more…
It’s one of the best known towns in Scotland, famous for old courses and an even older cathedral. There’s more to the perfect day in St Andrews than just a round of golf or a visit to some ruins though. Scotland’s spiritual home deserves much more recognition as a place Read more…
Since I was a kid, a visit to Glamis Castle has been one of my favourite days out. We have thousands of castles of all sizes around the country, but this has always been near the top of my list. It’s equal parts elegant and foreboding, but I think the Read more…
In recent years, Scottish Selkie stories have become some of the most popular folk tales told. These creatures of the sea have inspired more than just legends but also songs, romantic novels and plenty of modern artworks. Scotland has stories of a wide variety of supernatural creatures, so what is Read more…
The tale of Whuppity Stoorie is a light-hearted story with lots of strange sounding names in it. Luckily, you don’t need to worry about pronouncing them because I’ve done it for you. You might notice a few similarities between Whuppity Stoorie and some other fairytales, this is the Scottish equivalent. Read more…
It’s time to go full Outlander in Men in Kilts Episode 7 by covering all things Tartans & Clans. Two words that immediately scream Scotland and that I’ve probably written thousands of times in the last couple of years. Battles, schemes and tragedies around both Lowland and Highland clans form Read more…
Known as the City of Discovery, it seems like there are still plenty of people who haven’t discovered Dundee. Sitting on the banks of the silvery Tay, the city is often ignored for the bigger names Edinburgh, Glasgow and Aberdeen. Choose to spend a weekend in Dundee though and I Read more…
If you’re planning a trip to Scotland then you’re probably wondering to yourself what is Scottish food? When I’m travelling abroad, the first thing I look up is what to eat when I get there. To me, true travelling is immersing in a culture and trying something new. Sticking to Read more…