Angus Og Revisited: Childhood, Thatcher, and a Highland Legend
Rediscovering Angus Og through an Inverness Museum exhibition, this post looks at Ewen Bain’s wit, language and political bite, and why the cartoons still resonate.
The Postie and the Penguin a story born
The Postie and the Penguin: a story born in South Georgia, inspired by daily encounters with king penguins and life on a remote sub-Antarctic island.
An Unexpected Journey Through Family History and Art
A walk through Florence Street in the Gorbals leads into Rush family history, the River Clyde and an unexpected encounter with the work of Norman Gilbert.
The Lewisman Who Never Left The Ice | Thomas F. MacLeod
The Lewisman Who Never Left the Ice | Thomas F. MacLeod tells the remarkable story of a Stornoway sailor who served with both Scott and Shackleton, helped build the Hope Point cairn on South Georgia, and left a hidden message within its stones.
Nelson’s Tower, Forres – 97 Steps to the Top
Climb 97 spiral steps inside Nelson’s Tower, Forres, and enjoy stunning views over the Moray Coast. This round stone tower, built in 1806 to honour Admiral Nelson, is open seasonally and free to visit.
Clach na h-Airm: The Hidden Gathering Stone of Strathnairn
Quick Facts Our Hunt for Clach na h-Airm: A Hidden Stone in the Forest On a quiet evening in Strathnairn, my brother, Campbell and I set off on what turned out to be our hardest standing stone hunt yet. We’d parked near the Mains of Gask after visiting the nearby stone circle, thinking Clach na …
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Burghead Well in Scotland: Mystery of the Ancient Underground Pool
Hidden beneath Burghead’s ancient Pictish fort lies a mysterious underground chamber. Known as Burghead Well, this rock-cut pool has puzzled historians for centuries. Was it a ritual site, a Christian baptistry, or simply a water source? Explore the facts behind one of Scotland’s most intriguing ancient structures.
Our Visit to St Vigeans Museum and the ‘Nessie Stone’ Surprise!
Discover St Vigeans Museum near Arbroath, home to 38 elaborate Pictish stones, rare ogham inscriptions, and Scotland’s first ‘Flintstone-style’ carving of the Loch Ness Monster – the mysterious Nessie Stone.
Where to See Dolphins in Scotland: Your Complete Guide to Chanonry Point
Discover where to see wild dolphins up close in Scotland with our complete guide to Chanonry Point. Learn the best times to visit, what to expect, and why this Black Isle location offers some of the closest shore-based dolphin encounters in the UK.
Canada’s Great Rivers To Avoch: The Untold Story Of Sir Alexander Mackenzie
Sir Alexander Mackenzie may have crossed a continent, and he finished his days quietly in a Highland village. This blog explores his extraordinary life, his legacy in both Canada and Avoch, and the stories—celebrated and complex—that he left behind.