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 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 Read more…
On the 25th January, Scotland and many with Scots heritage will gather together to celebrate Burns Night. Usually, that takes the form of a very special meal based around a strange set of customs. It’s a uniquely Scottish celebration that’s 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 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. 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 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. 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 Read more…
Scotland’s stories are packed full of fascinating mythical beings. These intriguing creatures of folklore are wide ranging from the mischievous Fairy Folk to terrifying Kelpies, not to mention the hundreds of ghostly goings on. But not all are naturally vicious Read more…
Forget pumpkins and trick-or-treating, for a traditional Scottish Halloween we carve neeps and go guising! In recent years, the world has latched on to a very American form of Halloween. If you weren’t already aware then All Hallows Eve isn’t Read more…
