What do you get when you combine Scotland’s most popular location with one of its most interesting features? There are a total of 7 Isle of Skye castles for you to work your way around, ranging from rocky ruins to inhabited homes. Many have stories as dramatic as their locations Read more…
While the bonnie banks of Loch Lomond are beautiful, they’re outshone by a visit to Inchcailloch Island. It’s one of the 22 islands of Loch Lomond, each with their own name, story and quirks. One was planted with Yew trees by Robert the Bruce, one sheltered William Wallace, one is Read more…
The Legend of Fingal’s Cave is one of Scotland’s greatest stories, found alongside one of its most spectacular natural wonders! Situated on the tiny island of Staffa, this is a fantastic place to visit and if the weather is calm, then you can land and climb right inside Fingal’s Cave Read more…
You might have noticed that I’m a fan of stories, if you’re here then hopefully you are too! VisitScotland has named 2022 as Scotland’s Year of Stories which is something I’ve obviously been delighted by. Businesses, tourists and storytellers have been making the most of the themed year andtior there’s Read more…
When it comes to stories, the South of Scotland is full of them. Even better than that, this region of rolling hills and Border Ballads has plenty of storytellers as well. The storytelling tradition is strong here, so there really is no better way to explore the South of Scotland Read more…
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…
It’s one of the best known towns in Scotland, famous for old courses and an even older cathedral. There’s more to the perfect day in St Andrews than just a round of golf or a visit to some ruins though. Scotland’s spiritual home deserves much more recognition as a place 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…
Known as the City of Discovery, it seems like there are still plenty of people who haven’t discovered Dundee. Sitting on the banks of the silvery Tay, the city is often ignored for the bigger names Edinburgh, Glasgow and Aberdeen. Choose to spend a weekend in Dundee though and I Read more…
If you’re planning a trip to Scotland then you’re probably wondering to yourself what is Scottish food? When I’m travelling abroad, the first thing I look up is what to eat when I get there. To me, true travelling is immersing in a culture and trying something new. Sticking to Read more…