Often when I’m travelling around Scotland, I like to pack in as much as I possibly can. It’s important to make the most of my time, but checklist trips aren’t always the most relaxing. So when Hostelling Scotland invited me Read more…
If you’ve been following my stories for a while, you’ll know that Molly the Labrador is a big part of my travels around Scotland. That’s why I couldn’t have been happier when Hostelling Scotland invited me to explore the best Read more…
As Scotland’s most northerly islands, set well apart from the mainland by the turbulent North Sea, Shetland folklore was always going to be fascinating. These islands have a history as dramatic as the landscape and climate, and its evident in Read more…
When most people talk about visiting Islay, they immediately jump to discussing the island’s nine distilleries. However, don’t worry if a dram isn’t to your tastes! I’m here to reassure you that there is much more to Islay than just Read more…
People often ask me where I find my stories and I want to recommend one of my sources as something you can easily use as well. It’s called COAST, a community-led project which has collected hundreds of stories from up Read more…
Of all the creatures of folklore found in Scotland, none are as big or as impressive as the stories of Scottish Giants. These creatures aren’t unique to Scotland at all, but many of the legends that surround them are. In Read more…
When you say you’re visiting Orkney in winter, some people might give you strange looks. They’ll tell you that it’s the wrong season; nothing’s open, the weather’s horrible. Well they’re clearly not in the know, because winter in Orkney can Read more…
If you’re looking for a daytrip from Edinburgh or somewhere to visit after exploring the Borders, then this guide to Roslin is for you. Many have heard of Rosslyn Chapel, attracting thousands of visitors annually thanks to the Da Vinci Read more…
It’s Scotland’s fourth largest island, but in my opinion, the Isle of Mull doesn’t get enough attention. No matter what you’re interested in from mountains to whisky, culture to castles, you won’t be short of things to do on Mull. Read more…
For most tourists to Scotland’s capital city, a visit to Edinburgh Castle is an essential part of their trip. There’s so much to see inside though that it can be a little overwhelming. This isn’t just one building with a Read more…
