by Katie & Catherine | Feb 23, 2017 | Out & About
Cycling the North Coast 500 The North Coast 500 has been a remarkable success in bringing motorists to Scotland by highlighting the terrific scenery and historical attractions around the north. While it is certainly possible (and legal) to cycle the entire way, the...
by Katie & Catherine | Feb 15, 2017 | Out & About
Scottish Highlands Dark Skies As evidenced by the astronomical alignment of many groups of standing stones the Highlands has long been a place where people gazed at the heavens for meaning or inspiration. Due to its extremely low levels of light pollution the north...
by Katie & Catherine | Feb 6, 2017 | Fascinating Facts
Bronze Age Cemetery in the Highlands Clava Cairns is a well-preserved Bronze Age cemetery near Inverness in the Scottish Highlands. For many years, it played second fiddle to its more famous neighbour, Culloden Battlefield. That all changed in 2014, with the release...
by Katie & Catherine | Jan 31, 2017 | Fascinating Facts
Seasonal Traditions and Culture in the Scottish Highlands As (True) Highlanders we are shaped by many things. Our shared history, traditions and culture have, for better or worse, played a large part in defining who we really are. On the eve of Imbolc as we gaze...
by Katie & Catherine | Dec 5, 2016 | Out & About
You could tell the history of a nation, through songs, paintings, books or monuments, but the Highlands are blessed with some of the finest and unusual museums you can find anywhere. So here are our suggestions for 14 objects to see that tell a part of our story. It’s...
