by Katie & Catherine | Mar 2, 2017 | Fascinating Facts
Drink from the Waters of Life… or not! Healing wells have a long tradition in Scotland. At one point, there was estimated to be over 600 of them operating in every corner of the country. Each had its own distinct history attached and were associated with...
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 | 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...
by Katie & Catherine | Oct 28, 2016 | Fascinating Facts, History & Folklore
Spooky Scotland at Halloween Scotland has a rich and varied Halloween tradition. Over the years, traditional pagan rituals have largely been forgotten or adapted by the Christian church, into what we are familiar with today. But as this most mysterious of days...
by Katie & Catherine | Jul 28, 2016 | Out & About
Visit a Visitor Centre! Educational, fun and a great way to spend some time when the weather is less than ideal, Highland visitor centres offer entertainment, history and a great introduction to the natural world. Caithness NE Sutherland, Orkney & Shetland Tomb of...
