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Scottish Traditions

Burning the Up Helly Aa Galley

How To Enjoy Up Helly Aa – As A Visitor To Shetland

Scotland has its fair share of fantastic winter traditions, but there’s no celebration quite like Up Helly Aa! Experiencing Shetland’s Viking-themed fire festival is something that lives long in the memory. I’ve witnessed the Burning of the Clavie, Stonehaven Fireballs, Edinburgh’s Hogmanay and hundreds of Burns Suppers, but Up Helly Read more

By Graeme, 4 weeksFebruary 4, 2026 ago
Things To Do St Andrews

How To Celebrate St Andrew’s Day

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

By Graeme, 4 yearsNovember 30, 2021 ago
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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