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There is a loch in the far northwest of Scotland that most visitors drive straight past. It stretches for 20 kilometres through the heart of Wester Ross, its vivid blue waters flanked by ancient pines and towering peaks. Queen Victoria came here in 1877 and declared it one of the finest views she had ever […]
Discover the legend of the Fairy Flag at Dunvegan Castle, Isle of Skye β the ancient silk relic said to protect Clan MacLeod for over 1,000 years β plus get weekly Scotland stories free in our newsletter.
Harris Tweed is the only fabric in the world that has its own Act of Parliament. Discover how Scotland's Outer Hebrides still weave it by hand β plus get weekly Scotland stories free in our newsletter.
Orkney's Ring of Brodgar: 4,500 years old, perfectly preserved, and still unexplained. A guide to visiting Scotland's most mysterious prehistoric site β plus get weekly Scotland stories free in our newsletter.
The Scottish surnames of Clan Grant reach across six continents today. If Grant, MacGillivray, or Allan appears on your family tree, you may trace your roots to Strathspey β one of the most beautiful valleys in the Scottish Highlands. Clan Grant held this land for eight hundred years. Their motto says it all: Stand Fast […]
Discover cranachan, Scotlandβs ancient harvest dessert of raspberries, cream, oatmeal and whisky β plus get weekly Scotland stories free in our newsletter.
Discover the unwritten rules of Scottish pub culture, from getting your round in to ordering whisky like a local β plus get weekly Scotland stories free in our newsletter.
Most visitors make the same mistake. They fly into Edinburgh, maybe Glasgow, then head straight for the Highlands or Skye. The Trossachs sits between them β an hour from Glasgow, less than two from Edinburgh β and almost everyone drives past it without stopping. Photo: Photo by Yousef Espanioly on Unsplash That is, until someone […]
Discover the hidden fishing villages of the East Neuk of Fife β Crail, Anstruther, and Pittenweem β where Scotlandβs quietest coast hides its most rewarding surprises β plus get weekly Scotland stories free in our newsletter.
What to expect at your first Scottish ceilidh: the dances, etiquette, and where to find one. Plus get weekly Scotland stories free in our newsletter.
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