Visiting Shetland In Winter
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, Read more…
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The Legend of The Red Etin – Storytelling
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…
Exploring Jacobite Stories in Lochaber
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…
What is Burns Night? – How To Host A Burns Supper
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…
Scotland’s Best Clifftop Castles
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…
Men in Kilts – Episode 5 Review
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…
Mallie and The Trow
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…
How To Celebrate St Andrew’s Day
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…
10 Best Things To Do In Dunfermline -Scotland’s Ancient Capital
Somehow, even with all the area’s history, the best 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…
The Scottish Brownie – Traditional Folk Tales
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…
