Some surnames carry the sea in them. MacNeil is one of those names. For centuries, the MacNeils ruled the Isle of Barra in the Outer Hebrides. They were island chiefs, sea warriors, and fierce survivors. If you carry the name MacNeil, MacNeill, Neil, or Neill, you may trace your Scottish ancestry to one of the […]
The Isle of Skye is one of the most dramatic places in Scotland. Few destinations in Britain match its combination of wild mountains, ancient castles, and mythical landscapes. If you are planning to visit Scotland, knowing the best things to do in Isle of Skye is essential — this island rewards proper planning. Image: Shutterstock […]
Visit the Fairy Pools on the Isle of Skye — turquoise waterfalls fed by the Black Cuillin mountains. Here's what to expect and when to go — plus get weekly Scotland stories free in our newsletter.
Aberdeen gets unfairly overlooked, but Scotland's Granite City has medieval streets, a golden beach, world-class day trips and food worth travelling for — plus get weekly Scotland stories free in our newsletter.
Scotland's North Coast 500 winds through some of Europe's most dramatic landscapes — plus get weekly Scotland stories free in our newsletter.
Find out why the Isle of Arran is called Scotland in Miniature — Highland peaks, ancient castles, red deer, and a whisky distillery all on one island — plus get weekly Scotland stories free in our newsletter.
Discover the legend of the Fairy Flag at Dunvegan Castle, Isle of Skye — the ancient silk relic said to protect Clan MacLeod for over 1,000 years — plus get weekly Scotland stories free in our newsletter.
Walk through the ruins of St Andrews Cathedral — once Scotland’s greatest medieval building — and discover the ancient coastal town of St Andrews, Fife — plus get weekly Scotland stories free in our newsletter.
Most visitors to Scotland stick to the familiar edges — coastal castles, the Isle of Skye, Edinburgh’s Old Town. Few venture deep into the Highland interior, where Britain’s largest national park spreads across 4,528 square kilometres of mountain, ancient forest, and open sky. Photo: Shutterstock The Cairngorms is not a manicured park. It is wild […]
Kisimul Castle on Barra is Scotland’s most romantic sea fortress — and its rent is paid in whisky. Here’s the extraordinary story behind it.
