If you’re a fan of atmospheric ruins that shout out stories from centuries in the past, you’re going to love Elgin Cathedral. Today, it’s a roofless, weathered ruin, but it’s still phenomenally impressive. These towering walls once echoed with music, power, scandal, and prayer. Nicknamed the Lantern of the North, Read more
Is there any story in Scotland more famous than the Legend of the Loch Ness Monster? Ask anybody around the world what they know about Scotland and Nessie is bound to be mentioned at some point. There have been countless books published and films made around this myth from the Read more
There aren’t many events in Scotland quite like the Burning Of The Clavie in Burghead. For one night every January, this village on the Moray Coast bursts to life in a celebration of fun and flames. It’s an ancient custom at the heart of this community and it’s something that Read more
The Capital of the Scottish Highlands is a great place to explore the surrounding area, but too many miss out on all the things to do in Inverness itself! Try and give yourself time to spend more than just a day in Inverness. It might be a small city, but Read more
If you’re interested in Scottish heritage, beautiful coastlines, good food and local culture, there are plenty of amazing historical things to do in Moray Speyside. It’s not a huge region, but it packs a lot into a small area and doesn’t nearly get the recognition it deserves! I’ve spent a 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
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
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 privately owned so visitors wander through a genuine home rather Read more
Visiting 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 story. The Loch Ness Monster has captured imaginations around the world, so Read more