by Katie & Catherine | Oct 5, 2016 | Fascinating Facts
Myths and Legends of Scottish Stones The stones and rocks that form our landscape tell us more than just geological tales. Some are like living memorials to a strange part of our history. They tell of myths, legends and ancient traditions, unexplained mysteries and...
by Katie & Catherine | Dec 17, 2015 | Fascinating Facts, History & Folklore
The Winter Solstice in the Scottish Highlands The Winter Solstice falls on the 21st of December. In the northern hemisphere, this date marks the turning point of the season, the shortest day and the longest night. Nowadays at this time of year it is normal that...
by Katie & Catherine | Jul 4, 2015 | Out & About
Geology Rocks! Whether you’re a keen geologist or just interested, there is no doubt that geology fascinates. These geological sites are simply the author’s choice of interesting places to visit. They are listed in the order of an itinerary, starting at Tobermory,...
by Katie & Catherine | Jun 11, 2015 | Fascinating Facts
Find Out What it Was Like For Crofting Communities For many years Gairloch’s cottars, tenant farmers, and their families lived in crudely-built one-roomed houses, with a byre for the animals attached to one end. These houses were grouped together in small settlements....
by Katie & Catherine | May 2, 2015 | Fascinating Facts
The Gaelic Language is Still Used in the Highlands One of the things that make a place or a people distinctive is their language and it may come as a surprise to visitors to the Highlands that despite the dominance of English there is a Highland identity that has ties...
