The National Museum of Scotland: Bigger, Better, and More Moving Than I Expected
Bigger, better, and more moving than expected. Why the National Museum of Scotland is a place to slow down, explore, and connect with Scotland’s stories.
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 Hidden Tryzub: Ukraine’s Forgotten Roadside Memorial in the Highlands
Tucked behind trees near a Highland layby on the Brahan Estate, a weathered Ukrainian trident stands in quiet memory. Built by displaced Ukrainians in 1949, this forgotten monument tells a powerful story of exile, identity, and Scotland’s unexpected links with Ukraine.