The Legend of Fingal’s Cave is one of Scotland’s greatest stories, found alongside one of its most spectacular natural wonders! Situated on the tiny island of Staffa, this is a fantastic place to visit and if the weather is calm, Read more…
You might have noticed that I’m a fan of stories, if you’re here then hopefully you are too! VisitScotland has named 2022 as Scotland’s Year of Stories which is something I’ve obviously been delighted by. Businesses, tourists and storytellers have Read more…
When it comes to stories, the South of Scotland is full of them. Even better than that, this region of rolling hills and Border Ballads has plenty of storytellers as well. The storytelling tradition is strong here, so there really Read more…
There are few places in Scotland that provide a glimpse into the past quite like a visit to Kilmartin Glen will. In one small area you’ll discover Neolithic standing stones, rock art, cairns, castles and even the centre of one Read more…
Scottish Kelpies are one of the most famous creatures of folklore, as well as one of the most dangerous. These supernatural beasts are found right across Scotland and are certainly not to be messed with. If there’s a loch or Read more…
Alas, it’s Men in Kilts Episode 8 and so the last of these reviews. It’s ending on a fitting note for Sam & Graham as well, all about the Battle of Culloden which is often marked as the ending of Read more…
It’s one of the best known towns in Scotland, famous for old courses and an even older cathedral. There’s more to the perfect day in St Andrews than just a round of golf or a visit to some ruins though. Read more…
If there’s one thing Scotland does well then it’s castles. There are thousands around the country in all shapes and sizes and so picking a favourite is no easy task. One of these magnificent strongholds has always been near the Read more…
In recent years, Scottish Selkie stories have become some of the most popular folk tales told. These creatures of the sea have inspired more than just legends but also songs, romantic novels and plenty of modern artworks. Scotland has stories Read more…
The tale of Whuppity Stoorie is a light-hearted story with lots of strange sounding names in it. Luckily, you don’t need to worry about pronouncing them because I’ve done it for you. You might notice a few similarities between Whuppity Read more…
