Scotland’s west coast is blessed with an abundance of picture perfect towns and villages. Each has their own charm, but spending a day in Inveraray feels like an extra special treat. Nestled along the banks of Loch Fine, it might be picturesque, but there’s more to this wee town than Read more
I’ve wanted to visit Kintyre for years, but for some reason I always seemed to be too busy. After spending time exploring the best things to do on the Kintyre 66 Roadtrip, I wish I hadn’t left it so long! Somehow, this elongated peninsula in Argyll still flies under the Read more
There’s something very special about the wee village of Killin. Not far from the very centre of Scotland, it makes the perfect daytrip in the Scottish Highlands or a great base for exploring the surrounding area. Hundreds pass through every day but miss all the things to do in Killin Read more
If you’re a fan of Scottish whisky, then you need to make the journey to Campbeltown to visit Glen Scotia Distillery. You don’t have to make that journey by sea like I did, but if you enjoy an adventure then I’d highly recommend it! There are few places more important Read more
Ruins don’t get much more intriguing than Urquhart Castle, sprawling across a rocky promontory overlooking Loch Ness. This is much more than just a picturesque photo spot though. It’s the fascinating stories of Urquhart Castle that make this such an amazing place to visit. It’s known as the Guardian of Read more
If there’s one place I get asked to take guests on a Scotland’s Stories driving tour more than any other, it’s Glencoe. Easily one of Scotland’s most beautiful locations, it’s simple enough to reach that it’s rarely quiet! Fortunately, most visitors rarely leave the roadside so just head off on 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 do in Dunkeld, most of the time my visit is 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 of the most alluring things about these “lost people” are 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 one of Scotland’s greatest, is the stories that go along Read more
Nestled in the Cairngorm National Park, deep in the Scottish Highlands, you’ll find the Green Loch otherwise known as An Lochan Uaine! It’s a special place of incredible beauty but like most of Scotland, this scenic spot also has some amazing stories. You have to go a little off the Read more