Spring has sprung and I can feel the anticipation in the air. People are dusting off passports, packing suitcases and preparing for a long-awaited trip to Scotland. Things feel like they’re beginning to get back to some level of normal and I’m amongst many looking forward to welcoming tourists back. Read more…
I’ve wanted to explore Shetland for such a long time, but it takes a bit of effort to get there, so I knew I had to make any trip count. When Promote Shetland asked me about visiting Shetland in winter, I couldn’t believe my luck. I’ll be honest, I had 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…
On the 25th January, Scotland and many with Scots heritage will gather together to enjoy Burns Night. Usually that takes the form of a meal known as a Burns Supper. The rest of the world are probably shrugging their shoulders and asking “What is Burns Night?” This is a key 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…
On the 30th November, Scotland will celebrate St Andrew’s Day with haggis, bagpipes and probably too much whisky. While the town of St Andrews in Fife is famous around the world, Scotland’s national day is sadly still a little unknown. For me and for many with Scots ancestry, celebrating St Read more…
Somehow, even with all the area’s history, these essential things to do in Dunfermline fly under the radar. You won’t find hordes of tourists visiting Scotland’s newest city, but that’s why it makes the perfect getaway! Just a short train or bus journey from Edinburgh or Glasgow, it’s easy to 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…
Last month, I spent three days visiting the Isle of Arran and I’m already looking forward to going back. It might be a small island, but there is so much to keep you busy here that it can be hard to know where to start. Thankfully, my ultimate guide for 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…