When Netflix declared it had commissioned a film based on the rise of Robert the Bruce, I was worried. If Braveheart had got the story of William Wallace so badly wrong, were we about to see Robert the Bruce go Read more…
Scotland has a wide range of fascinating water-based folk creatures. Many of them are unique but one group of tales that people might be more familiar with are Scottish Mermaid stories. However, I’ll warn you that these legends are usually Read more…
I find it incredibly difficult to drive north from Perth without stopping in at Dunkeld. There’s something about this perfect, wee town that draws me in time and time again. It’s not just that there are so many things to Read more…
There’s something incredibly mysterious about the Picts, the word itself immediately grabs the imagination. Precious little was written about them and they wrote nothing at all as far as we know, but they did leave us behind something special. One Read more…
It’s the start of a new year and time to begin planning your perfect trip to Scotland! There’s so much choice though, once you start to look a little deeper it can all get a little overwhelming. You’re going to Read more…
You might already know that Scotland is a place with a strong culture and a fascinating history. It’s no surprise then that there are plenty of unique Scottish Christmas traditions and bizarre New Year customs. Some of these go back Read more…
If you’re looking for the perfect daytrip from Edinburgh, then you don’t need to go any further than Dunbar! This wee, historic East Lothian town packs a big punch but doesn’t get nearly the number of visitors as it deserves. Read more…
Scotland is a place full of magic and mystery with legends around every corner. While there are unique creatures of folklore to find here like Brownies or Kelpies, we also have one you’ll be much more familiar with. There are Read more…
If there’s one thing you need to know about Stirling, it’s how pivotal this city has been throughout Scottish history. This is the gateway to the Highlands, the lynchpin that holds the country together and it’s absolutely packed with stories. Read more…
There are few castles in Scotland as picturesque as Kilchurn Castle on Loch Awe. It’s right at the top of Scotland’s most Instagrammable spots, but that’s not the only thing you should visit for. The reason why Kilchurn Castle is Read more…
