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 of Scotland’s ancient kingdoms. A walk through Kilmartin Glen is 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 river nearby, you might have to keep your eyes open 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 top of my list though, equal parts elegant and foreboding. 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 of a wide variety of supernatural creatures, so what is 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 Stoorie and some other fairytales, this is the Scottish equivalent. Read more…
After being launched in 2015, the North Coast 500 has quickly become one of Scotland’s biggest attractions. What most who race around the route don’t realise is that they can enjoy the NC500 more by travelling slower! Starting and finishing in Inverness, the entire NC500 trip takes you around 516 Read more…
The Legend of the Red Etin is an epic fairytale with no fixed location but generally thought to be from the Scottish Borders. There are some English variants like Jack & The Beanstock but this Scottish version goes back at least 500 years. It was even said to be a Read more…
When Molly and I were invited to stay at Inverskilavulin Estate and explore some local stories, we couldn’t believe our luck! Not only would we have somewhere warm and dry to stay instead of our usual tent, but this area is packed full of history. The only hard part was Read more…
I Love Castles. It’s pretty straightforward and I’m sure if you’re reading this then you do too! However, with over 2000 Scottish castles spread far and wide, it can be hard to choose which to explore. When it comes to atmosphere and sheer rugged beauty, it’s hard to beat a Read more…
Forget pumpkins and trick-or-treating, for a traditional Scottish Halloween we carve neeps and go guising! In recent years, the world has latched on to a very American form of Halloween. If you weren’t already aware then All Hallows Eve isn’t a modern invention but it originates from the Celtic festival Read more…