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If you are planning a trip to the Scottish Highlands and you want to discover everything there is to do in Oban Scotland, you have come to the right place. Oban is one of Scotland’s most rewarding destinations — a lively coastal town on the west coast that serves as the gateway to the Inner […]
Inverness is the gateway to the Scottish Highlands. It sits at the top of the Great Glen, where the River Ness meets the Moray Firth, and it gives you fast access to some of Scotland’s most dramatic landscapes. If you’re planning a trip to the Highlands, you’ll almost certainly pass through here. So, what are […]
The Isle of Skye is unlike anywhere else in Scotland. From jagged mountain ridges to emerald waterfalls and a rainbow-coloured harbour town, the best things to do in Isle of Skye reward every type of traveller. Whether you have two days or a full week, this dramatic Hebridean island delivers scenery that stays with you […]
Learn to make a traditional Scottish clootie dumpling — the spiced fruit pudding steamed in a cloth. Step-by-step recipe with tips and history.
In 1651, Oliver Cromwell’s army was pushing through Scotland. The Honours of Scotland — the oldest Crown Jewels in Britain — were in danger. The English Parliament ordered them destroyed. Dunnottar Castle, a clifftop fortress above the North Sea in Kincardineshire, was their last refuge. The castle’s commander was Sir George Ogilvy of Barras. He […]
If your family name is MacDonald, MacKenzie, Sutherland, Ross, or MacLeod — and your ancestors arrived in North America, Australia, or New Zealand before 1900 — there is a good chance they did not choose to leave Scotland. Landlords forced them out. The Highland Clearances (roughly 1750 to 1886) transformed the Scottish Highlands from a […]
Visiting Loch Ness, Scotland is one of the most iconic experiences you can have in the Highlands. The loch stretches for 23 miles through the Great Glen, deeper than the North Sea and home to one of the world’s most enduring legends. At its western shore stand the dramatic ruins of Urquhart Castle, watching over […]
The Scottish surnames of Clan Urquhart trace back to one of Scotland’s most fascinating Highland families. They held power on the Black Isle for centuries. Their name echoes across the Highlands, most famously through the iconic castle that shares their ancient Gaelic roots on the shores of Loch Ness. If you carry the Urquhart name, […]
Visit Culloden Battlefield in Scotland: discover what to see, how to get there from Inverness, and why this historic Highland site matters to the Scottish diaspora.
Learn how to make a traditional Scottish shortbread recipe at home. Just three ingredients, centuries of history, and a result that is irresistibly buttery.
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