The best Highland games in Scotland this summer
Discover the origins of Scottish Highland games, and find the best events to attend in Scotland this summer Highland games have been a traditional…
Clans
Clan castles: Whose clan seat is that?
As part of our clan special, our resident Scottish genealogist brings us 12 of his favourite Scottish clan castles and the clans and families…
The Kings of Scotland: Balliol vs Bruce
From John Balliol to Robert the Bruce: here we look at four of the most complex medieval Kings of Scotland The years from 1290…
Kilchurn Castle and Loch Awe: Clan legends
The Celtic legends and clan connections of Kilchurn Castle and Loch Awe can be discovered by road, rail, and boat, according to our local…
Rob Roy: A legend in his own lifetime
We examine whether the Scottish folk hero, Rob Roy, lives up to his romanticised literary reputation as the Scottish Robin Hood
Lismore: Living in the great garden
Our writer travels to Lismore to hear what life is like on this small west coast island known for its lush landscapes…
The real Macbeth and the House of Dunkeld: Early Kings of Scotland
In the next part of a series heralding the kings and queens of Scotland, we pick up the story with the family of the…
The first kings of Scotland
In the first part of a new series heralding the kings and queens of Scotland, we look back at the first kings of Scotland,…
The history of Clan Armstrong
Clan Armstrong was a borders clan and feared by most, including both the English and Scottish crowns
