A Short Walk, 4,000 Years Back in Time: Cup and Ring Marks Near Plean

A Short Walk, 4,000 Years Back in Time: Cup and Ring Marks Near Plean

A short walk from Plean leads to prehistoric cup and ring marks hidden in the landscape near Cowie. These remarkable carvings, created thousands of years ago, reveal a deep and often overlooked history right on our doorstep.

Did You Know… There’s a Hidden Stone Circle in Inverness?

Did You Know… There’s a Hidden Stone Circle in Inverness?

Did you know there’s a hidden stone circle in Inverness? Quietly sitting behind the city, Raigmore Cairn is a 5000 year old site with a remarkable story of survival.

Inside National Museum of Scotland

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.

Clouds gather over Strathnairn

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 …

The tiny perfect museum of St Vigeans

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.

Everything You Need to Know Before Visiting Clava Cairns

Planning a visit to Clava Cairns? This guide covers everything you need to know—from the prehistoric builders and stone alignments to respectful visiting, archaeological finds, and nearby ancient sites. Step into Scotland’s sacred past.