Scottish Crannog Centre & History
The Scottish Crannog Centre on Loch Tay.
A brief history on the iron age structure and where the can see them in Scotland.
Free Things to do in Edinburgh
A list of free things to do in Edinburgh. I have included a list of museums, outdoor places and viewpoints.
A Local’s Guide: Best Bookstores in Edinburgh
The best bookshops all across Edinburgh.
Whether you are a visitor or a local there are a great selection of independent bookshops to look through.
History of Powis Gate, Aberdeen
History of Aberdeen’s Powis Gate and it’s links back to the Caribbean Slave trade.
Edinburgh’s North Bridge
A history of Edinburgh’s North Bridge from the age of the enlightenment to the present day.
Scotland’s Best Beaches
A guide to some of the best beaches in Scotland. Included in the guide are map locations.
History of St. Nicholas Kirkyard, Aberdeen
A brief history of the St.Nicholas Kirk and Kirkyard in Aberdeen.
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.
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.
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.
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.