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
Eilean Donan Castle is one of the most popular castles in Scotland. You’ll find it on shortbread tins, whisky bottles and Visit Scotland adverts. Thousands of people stop there, take some pictures, and some even go inside but how many know about the legends of Eilean Donan Castle? The current Read more
There is absolutely nothing wrong with enjoying the regular sights in a city. Places like Edinburgh Castle or the South Bridge Vaults are popular for a very good reason. However, I want to shine a light on some of the alternative Edinburgh activities for those who think they’ve seen it Read more
Walking the Falls of Clyde is an underappreciated, scenic day out in Central Scotland. Most people want to head off into the Highlands to experience Scotland’s natural beauty but this spot is only around an hour from both Edinburgh and Glasgow. The River Clyde is often associated with shipbuilding and Read more
Perched on an Ayrshire clifftop, one visit to Culzean Castle proves this is no ordinary mansion. On the surface, everything looks luxuriously comfortable with palm trees in the garden and expensive paintings on the walls. What many don’t realise is that below their feet, lie the dark and mysterious Culzean Read more
When I took a trip around Skye earlier this year, I was in a rush. My aim had been to gather as much content as possible to write about and share with everybody. The problem was that I was still working a fulltime job, so holidays were limited. I wondered Read more
In my opinion, Argyll is church country and there are some incredible little chapels dotted around the coast. Amongst all of these, you would struggle to find a church as interesting as Historic Kilbride. You won’t find a guardian nearly as enthusiastic as Liam Griffin either. I spotted the ruins Read more
When people think of Scotland they inevitably think of castles. There are the remains of at least 1500 Scottish castles so trying to figure out which to visit on a short trip isn’t easy. Most people will gravitate towards Edinburgh, Stirling and Urquhart Castle with maybe a visit to Eilean Read more
Hands up if you’ve ever looked at an old castle and thought “I’d love to fix that up”. I’ve definitely got my hand raised as high as it will go. I’m sure most people that love Scotland and its history have thought about how great it would be to live Read more
There are few places around Scotland that draw as much intrigue as the secrets of Rosslyn Chapel. Inside you’ll find stories of hidden musical notes, undiscovered continents, Knights Templar and of course the Holy Grail. This chapel might be small but it’s packed full of fascinating stone carvings that fuel Read more