The Dream Makers – Story Reading
The following is a story from the Isle of Skye and it’s one that I think deserves to be read to you rather than just written. This is the story of The Dream Makers. If you need to read along Read more…
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Exploring Historic Kilbride
In my opinion, Argyll is church country and there are some incredible little chapels dotted around the coast. Amongst all of these, you would struggle to find a church as interesting as Historic Kilbride. You won’t find a guardian nearly Read more…
Men In Kilts – Episode 2 Review
Episode 2 of Men in Kilts covers Scottish Sport and luckily, that’s an area this Man in a Kilt has plenty of experience in. We love sport in Scotland and even though we’re a small nation, we tend to punch Read more…
Macphie & The Black Dog
From Fingal’s dog Bran to the terrifying Cu Sith, Scottish folklore has many interesting stories about man’s best friend. Loyal hunting hounds often save the day when heroes are battling giants or witches, putting their natural sixth sense to good Read more…
Least Visited Scottish Castles
When people think of Scotland they inevitably think of castles. There are the remains of at least 1500 Scottish castles so trying to figure out which to visit on a short trip isn’t easy. Most people will gravitate towards Edinburgh, Read more…
Staying In The Restored Kilmartin Castle – Luxury Scottish Accommodation
Hands up if you’ve ever looked at an old castle and thought “I’d love to fix that up”. I’ve definitely got my hand raised as high as it will go. I’m sure most people that love Scotland and its history Read more…
Secrets of Rosslyn Chapel – The Truth Behind The Da Vinci Code
There are few places around Scotland that draw as much intrigue as the secrets of Rosslyn Chapel. Inside you’ll find stories of hidden musical notes, undiscovered continents, Knights Templar and of course the Holy Grail. This chapel might be small Read more…
Braveheart: A Historical Fact Check
Firstly, is there a more iconic Scottish film than Braveheart? Secondly, is there any film so full of historical inaccuracies? It’s safe to say that this interpretation of the life of Scottish freedom fighter William Wallace divides opinion. If you Read more…
The Perfect Perthshire Roadtrip
If you’ve got a spare day in Scotland, how about the perfect Perthshire roadtrip? Almost every time I take friends on a trip in Scotland, I start with the very heart of Scotland – Big Tree Country. If you’re looking Read more…
Men In Kilts – Episode 1 Review
Now I’m a storyteller, not a TV critic so I’m vastly underqualified to “review” a show like Men in Kilts. But since I do fall into the category of “Man in Kilt”, I think the least I can do is Read more…
