The Border Abbeys
This weekend we were out and about in the beautiful Scottish Borders area, visiting the Border Abbeys. There are four magnificent (now ruined) abbeys within a short distance of each other, located at Melrose, Dryburgh, Kelso and Jedburgh. These medieval monasteries were built during the...
The Isle of Barra
Scotland has many beautiful islands, and it is often hard to choose exactly which ones to visit if you only have a limited time to spend here. Most of you will no doubt have heard of the Isle of Skye, and also places like Orkney...
The kelpie, Scotland’s mythical water horse
It has been reported in the press today that installation of two 30m high sculptures of the kelpie, or mythical water horse, has begun in Falkirk. Designed by Glasgow based sculptor Andy Scott, these giant beasts will take pride of place in a regeneration scheme...
Derry-Londonderry City of Culture 2013
Derry/Londonderry in Northern Ireland has been designated City of Culture 2013, so we thought it was time we took another look at this great city!
The Battle of Flodden Field
With the 500th anniversary of the Battle of Flodden Field soon upon us, it seemed timely to take a look at the significance of this epic battle between the Scots and the English….
Edinburgh
Edinburgh has been Scotland’s capital city since the 15th century. The city centre comprises the Old Town (which dates from medieval times) and the neighbouring 18th century New Town, which makes for a fascinating...
Food & Drink
Scottish produce is world class: excellent grass fed Aberdeen-Angus beef stands comparison with beef anywhere, venison, lamb, fish and seafood (especially the shellfish in the Northwest and the Islands), cheeses and dairy produce, soft fruits such as raspberries and strawberries…the...
The Scottish Midge
Culicoides Impunctatus, otherwise known as the Scottish midge, is a force to be reckoned with. These ferocious wee beasties are tiny and almost invisible to the naked eye at about 1mm in length, but there’s strength in numbers and a swarm of midges is the...
