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
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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
The Legend of Holyrood
This story goes right back almost 900 years to the reign of King David I in 1127. Back then, what we know as the spacious, grassy Holyrood Park at the foot of Arthur’s Seat was actually a royal hunting forest. Read more
How To Hike Your First Munro
Getting into Scotland’s great outdoors has never been more popular so now is the time to hike your first Munro! With tourist hotspots getting busier, I love leaving the bustle of Edinburgh behind and heading out to climb more Munros. Read more
