There are over 300 Aberdeenshire Castles, that’s more per acre than anywhere else in Britain. From clifftop fortresses to modified tower-houses and from romantic, war-torn ruins to lavish, luxury homes. No matter what you’re interested in, you’ll find it here. Read more…
Every Halloween, plenty of children (and adults) across Scotland grab their broomsticks and dress up as witches. Lots of pointy hats, warts, cackling and cauldrons along with a healthy dose of eye of newt. It’s one of the classics costumes, Read more…
More people are visiting Loch Awe every year, or at least stopping for pictures as they drive towards Oban. Very few ever really go exploring Loch Awe and that included me until a few weeks ago. It’s Scotland’s third largest Read more…
The beauty of Scotland makes it an incredible place for Film & TV and if there’s one show that’s done wonders for Scottish tourism then it’s Outlander. Thousands of viewers have been inspired to visit Scotland, some purely to tour Read more…
Most travellers to Scotland want to explore a few castles and there are plenty of options. Choosing isn’t easy, but if you like clan history, beautiful surroundings and fascinating legends then you need to visit Cawdor Castle! Cawdor is still Read more…
While I’m up for going exploring whenever I have a minute, Autumn in Scotland is a pretty special time. The leaves are changing, the weather gets especially moody and wildlife really puts on a show. It’s a time for soups, Read more…
A trip to Loch Ness, near the Capital of the Highlands, is high up on most Scotland travel lists and rightly so! It’s an iconic part of the country, with beautiful views and of course home to our most famous Read more…
The Scottish Glaistig is one of the more mysterious creatures from Scotland’s folklore. While legends of Selkies are growing in popularity and Kelpie stories are fuelled by enormous artworks, the Glaistig still hides in the shadows. They might be less Read more…
What do you get when you combine Scotland’s most popular location with one of its most interesting features? There are a total of 7 Isle of Skye castles for you to work your way around, ranging from rocky ruins to Read more…
While the bonnie banks of Loch Lomond are beautiful, they’re outshone by a visit to Inchcailloch Island. It’s one of the 22 islands of Loch Lomond, each with their own name, story and quirks. One was planted with Yew trees Read more…
