If your family name is Graham, Stirling, Erskine, or Drummond — or if your ancestors came from central Scotland — the Stirlingshire ancestry trail is for you. Stirlingshire sits at the geographical heart of Scotland. Whoever held Stirling held the country. The River Forth runs through it. The Highlands begin at its northern edge. The […]
When you first spot a Highland coo standing in a mist-covered glen, you might wonder if the creature is real. The shaggy coat. The sweeping horns. The fringe that hangs so low it nearly hides both eyes. These cattle look like they wandered out of a fairytale — but every detail of their appearance has […]
The song most people associate with romantic Scotland was written in grief. Photo: Shutterstock “The Bonnie Banks o’ Loch Lomond” is one of the most recognised songs in the world. It’s sung at weddings, ceilidhs, and Highland gatherings from Nova Scotia to New Zealand. Most people who know every word of the chorus have no […]
The first time most visitors spot a Highland coo, they stop the car. Then they take out their phone. Then they laugh at themselves for wanting to cross a muddy field just to say hello to a cow. Scotland has mountains, castles, and whisky — but ask a first-time visitor what they remember most vividly, […]
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