History of St. Nicholas Kirkyard, Aberdeen
A brief history of the St.Nicholas Kirk and Kirkyard in Aberdeen.
Inverness Mini Guide
A mini guide on what to see in Inverness, where to eat and how long to stay.
The Best Seafood in Scotland 2025 (East Coast)
A list of the best fish and chips shops, seafood restaurants and fishmongers across the east coast of Scotland.
Beltane: All you need to know guide
Your guide to the Beltane fire festival held every year on the eve of May 1st.
Great Independent Shops in Edinburgh 2025
A few handpicked great independent shops in Edinburgh. Shop local and browse these gift shops, vintage clothing stores and foodie places whilst in the city.
Haunted Castles in Scotland
Scotland is blessed with some beautiful castles and historic homes. However, some of them seem to have a haunted past... This post will detail the ghostly visitors, sinister tales and dark history behind some of these historic homes.
Tips for visiting Edinburgh Castle 2025
What you need to know about visiting Edinburgh Castle in 2025.
As an Edinburgh Tour guide I am blessed to visit this historic fortress most days and these are my tips and advice on how to utilise your time.
Robert Burns Edinburgh
A brief history of Robert Burns in Edinburgh and locations you can see whilst in the city.
The National Gallery of Scotland: The Highlights.
Edinburgh’s National Gallery is a great place to spend some time and look at some magnificent Scottish art. This is my list of pieces that can’t be missed.
The Lewis Chessmen History & where to see them.
What you need to know about the Lewis Chessmen in Scotland. Where to see them and the history behind these Viking chess pieces.
Scottish Food & Drink Gift Ideas 2024
Scottish food and drink items that make the perfect Christmas gift.
All from independent shops across Scotland.
Mary Queen of Scots places to visit in Edinburgh, Scotland
Your guide to all things Mary Queen of Scots that you can see and visit whilst in Edinburgh. If you are fascinated by the most famous Scottish Queen, you can retrace her steps with locations across Edinburgh.
Bass Rock: A Brief History & Guide.
The iceberg shaped Bass Rock in the middle of the Firth of Forth has an interesting history. Alongside it's incredible seabird wildlife and is absolutely worth of a blog post.
Dr Neil’s Garden, Edinburgh
A brief history and photography of Dr Neil’s Gardens in Duddingston, Edinburgh
Elgin Cathedral History: North East Scotland
The history behind Elgin Cathedral, situated in Elgin in the north east of Scotland
A History Lovers Guide New York
If you are visiting New York City and want to dive into the history of the city, read this post on the locations you can visit to discover the colourful past of New York
5 Day South Iceland Road Trip Itinerary 2024
Starting and ending in Reykjavik this route will take you through the best natural views that Iceland has to offer. My five day road trip itinerary will showcase the best of south Iceland.