As Scotland’s most northerly islands, set well apart from the mainland by the turbulent North Sea, Shetland folklore was always going to be fascinating. These islands have a history as dramatic as the landscape and climate, and its evident in the stories that have been passed down. With very long, Read more
When most people talk about visiting Islay, they immediately jump to discussing the island’s nine distilleries. However, don’t worry if a dram isn’t to your tastes! I’m here to reassure you that there is much more to Islay than just whisky. Islay is as historic as it is beautiful, once Read more
People often ask me where I find my stories and I want to recommend one of my sources as something you can easily use as well. It’s called COAST, a community-led project which has collected hundreds of stories from up and down the west coast of Scotland. Inside, you’ll find Read more
When you say you’re visiting Orkney in winter, some people might give you strange looks. They’ll tell you that it’s the wrong season; nothing’s open, the weather’s horrible. Well they’re clearly not in the know, because winter in Orkney can be a fantastic time to explore! Yes, the weather is Read more
If you’re looking for a daytrip from Edinburgh or somewhere to visit after exploring the Borders, then this guide to Roslin is for you. Many have heard of Rosslyn Chapel, attracting thousands of visitors annually thanks to the Da Vinci Code. The carvings inside are fantastic, so I don’t blame Read more
It’s Scotland’s fourth largest island, but in my opinion, the Isle of Mull doesn’t get enough attention. No matter what you’re interested in from mountains to whisky, culture to castles, you won’t be short of things to do on Mull. There are even a number of smaller islands and boat Read more
For most tourists to Scotland’s capital city, a visit to Edinburgh Castle is an essential part of their trip. There’s so much to see inside though that it can be a little overwhelming. This isn’t just one building with a neat one way system, it’s an enormous sprawling complex! With Read more
There are over 300 Aberdeenshire Castles, that’s more per acre than anywhere else in Britain. From clifftop fortresses to modified tower-houses and from romantic, war-torn ruins to lavish, luxury homes. No matter what you’re interested in, you’ll find it here. It’s no surprise then that Aberdeenshire is known as Castle Read more
More people are visiting Loch Awe every year, or at least stopping for pictures as they drive towards Oban. Very few ever really go exploring Loch Awe and that included me until a few weeks ago. It’s Scotland’s third largest freshwater loch, in an accessible area and with a road Read more
The beauty of Scotland makes it an incredible place for Film & TV and if there’s one show that’s done wonders for Scottish tourism then it’s Outlander. Thousands of viewers have been inspired to visit Scotland, some purely to tour around the Outlander filming locations! There are plenty of places Read more