In autumn 2019 I spent about a week walking from Forfar into the Angus Glens. I didn’t have a planned route, I just chose a general...

On a snowy January day in 2018, I set out to find a medieval carved stone. You know how I am with stones - they call to me, and I must...

I’ve had a lot of time for reflection lately. I have decided to put the historical novels on hold and focus on a book about my own...

“Earl Rognvald collected together his forces in Orkney, planning to sail to Caithness, and when he reached the Pentland Firth he had 30...

Many recognize the iconic Eilean Donan Castle, but many don't know that it was in ruins a century ago. The beautiful castle we all know...

Memento Mori - “Remember you must die.” These symbols of mortality include skulls, crossbones, coffins, hourglasses, spades, winged...

Armistice Day. 1918. The end of World War I. In the US, where I am now, today is also Veteran’s Day. For remembering veterans of all...

On a lovely November day 4 years ago, I returned to Glencoe unsure of my plans for the day. A group of pensioners from Glasgow struck up...

You know I love a good ruin, and Findlater Castle (pronounced FIN-dla-ter) on the northern edge of Aberdeenshire/Banffshire is a special...

I’ve been sitting on something for a few weeks that I’ve been dying to tell you guys I am excited to finally share that not only am I a...