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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Scotland is full of legendary characters with magical encounters, just like Michael Scott & The White Snake. Michael is known across the Borders in particular as a great wizard, so powerful that he is actually named in Dante’s Inferno. He Read more
The Kingdom of Fife doesn’t get nearly enough attention in my opinion. This is where I grew up, so there might be an element of bias here, but I think there are some incredible hidden sites in Fife. It’s a Read more
If you ever have a spare day in Edinburgh and a LOT of spare energy then consider trying the Seven Hills of Edinburgh challenge. Be warned, even at a gentle amble it’s a long walk of around 27km with over Read more
