Chances are that most people have never heard of the incredible Isle of Ulva. At only five miles long and a couple miles wide, it’s one of the smallest inhabited islands in the Hebrides, found off the west coast of Mull. That doesn’t mean there’s no point visiting Ulva though, Read more…
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…
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…
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…
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 it’s 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…