The Dark Truth Behind Scotland’s Graveyard Watch Houses
A tiny stone watch house at Old Petty Church reveals a dark chapter in Scottish history, when families guarded fresh graves against body snatchers and resurrection men.
Castle Roy: A Hidden Medieval Tower in Strathspey
A quiet ruin in Strathspey with a dramatic past. Discover Castle Roy, the Comyn stronghold above Nethy Bridge, its archaeology, Highland legends, and the beloved guardians Murdo and Buster.
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.
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.
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.
The Clootie Well of Munlochy: Sacred Rags, Forest Paths, and Ancient Magic
Hidden in a quiet fold of the Black Isle, the Clootie Well of Munlochy is no ordinary woodland spring. With trees draped in weathered cloth and curious offerings, this sacred place carries the echoes of an ancient world where healing, hope, and spiritual belief intertwined. Long before Christianity arrived, people made pilgrimages to such wells, seeking cures through rituals now barely remembered — but still practised, in curious modern forms, to this day.