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...

Dunnet Head, October, 2016. The most northerly point of the UK mainland (many think John O’Groats is furthest north but not quite). A...

It was a cold, clear November day in the Highlands. I woke up that morning in a hotel in Ballachulish, delighted to see that snow had...

As you cross over the Skye Bridge from Kyle of Lochalsh to the Isle of Skye, you might notice a very small ruin off to the left on the...

First in my series of Scottish Heritage guest posts, is my friend Denise from The Time Travelling Cook! Denise is one of my go to people...

A demonic monk, a rebellious noble, a giant cannon, a King’s mistress….If I’ve got your attention, grab a coffee or a dram and I’ll tell...