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Tips For Driving In Scotland

Driving In Scotland Tips – Everything You Need To Know

If you’re thinking about driving in Scotland on your next trip, it’s important to be well prepared! Exploring by car is great if you’re capable, but the last thing you want is an accident or slip up to derail your trip. I drive tens of thousands of miles every year Read more…

By Graeme, 5 monthsDecember 20, 2024 ago
Burning Of the Clavie

Guide To The Burning Of The Clavie – A Unique Scottish Tradition

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…

By Graeme, 5 monthsDecember 18, 2024 ago
Best Things To Do In Inverness

13 Best Things To Do In Inverness – Capital Of The Highlands

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…

By Graeme, 6 monthsDecember 9, 2024 ago
The Well of the Seven Heads or Tobar nan Ceann

How To Find The Well Of The Seven Heads – Tobar nan Ceann

In the Scottish Highlands, a brutal historical episode is marked by a gory monument known as The Well of the Seven Heads or Tobar nan Ceann in Gaelic. Atop this tall obelisk on the banks of Loch Oich, a hand holds a dagger and seven decapitated heads. Even without knowing Read more…

By Graeme, 6 monthsNovember 29, 2024 ago
Great Hall of Kilmartin Castle

15 Best Historic Castles To Stay In Scotland

If you’re anything like me, then finding castles to stay in Scotland would be a dream come true! There’s something very special about waking up in a building with so much history. Maybe it’s the same bedroom that Mary Queen of Scots slept in or maybe the bar was once Read more…

By Graeme, 6 monthsNovember 26, 2024 ago
Shieldaig Island

Best Things To Do In Shieldaig – A Perfect Highland Village

It’s not the biggest place in the world, but there are plenty of things to do in Shieldaig to keep you busy. This coastal spot is a wee slice of highland heaven, perfect for getting away from hustle and bustle. It’s been a tradition of mine for the last seven Read more…

By Graeme, 6 monthsNovember 19, 2024 ago
Visiting Stirling Castle

Discover The Most Exciting Stories Of Stirling Castle

Scotland is blessed with hundreds of incredible historic spots, but few can match the stories of Stirling Castle! Guarding a vital crossing point over the River Forth for centuries, this fortress is the birthplace of Kings and Queens of Scots. Some of the most important events in Scottish history took Read more…

By Graeme, 7 monthsNovember 6, 2024 ago
Isle of Skye Fairy Pools

Where To Find The Magical Isle of Skye Fairies

You’ve probably already heard stories of the Isle of Skye fairies. Maybe you’ve just heard of a few locations linked to these magical Scottish folk creatures. If you’re looking to find them as you explore this incredible island, you’re going to need this guide. Skye is an amazing place, the Read more…

By Graeme, 7 monthsNovember 5, 2024 ago
Ghosts of Edinburgh Castle

10 Of The Spookiest Edinburgh Ghost Stories

No visit to Scotland’s capital is complete without exploring some spooky Edinburgh ghost stories. It might be a beautiful place, but there’s a dark side lurking just beneath Edinburgh’s surface. It’s a city that’s haunted by its tumultuous past. You might be one of those sensible people who want to Read more…

By Graeme, 8 monthsOctober 13, 2024 ago
Castle Tioram

Why Castle Tioram Is One Of Scotland’s Greatest Castles!

Scotland has a lot of castles, but there are none quite like the incredible Castle Tioram. I spend a lot of my time visiting and writing about historic sites, so I know a special place when I see it. Perched on a dramatic crag, surrounded by a beautiful loch, it’s Read more…

By Graeme, 9 monthsSeptember 10, 2024 ago

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About Scotland’s Stories

Hi there, nice to meet you!

Scotland’s Stories is here to help you learn more about Scotland and plan your next trip. My name is Graeme and I’m a Scottish writer, storyteller and tour guide.

Follow my adventures with Molly the Labrador as we strive to bring you the best stories that Scotland has to offer. We will be travelling the length and breadth of the country, hopping to islands, climbing mountains and exploring hidden glens and capturing it all right here.

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