Celtic Escape Blog

Isle of Skye Clans –…

A rocky stream runs through a heather moor. There are dark mountains in the background with mist hanging on their peaks.

Clans of the Isle of Skye – The MacDonald and MacLeod Feuds. You may well have heard of the Isle of Skye, a large island…

Feb 13, 20256 min read

The Isle of Arran –…

The Isle of Arran in Scotland

The Isle of Arran, Scotland: A Historical and Scenic Gem If you’ve been dreaming of traveling to Scotland, there’s one place that should absolutely be…

Jan 23, 20256 min read

Hogmanay in Scotland: A Celebration…

Hogmanay fireworks at Edinburgh Castle

As the end of the year approaches, people around the world gear up to bid farewell to the past and welcome the new beginnings that…

Nov 11, 20244 min read

Planning a Tour Scotland and…

A Scottish Highland Cow

Advance Planning is Key Are you dreaming of exploring the picturesque landscapes, rich history, and vibrant culture of Scotland or Ireland? Planning a private tour…

Nov 11, 20244 min read

Clan Maclean and legend of…

Lismore lighthouse in the sound of Mull

There are many abandoned ‘clearance’ villages across the whole of Scotland, hundreds probably.  Yet Arichonan is one that will stay in my memory for a…

Dec 22, 20234 min read

The Orkney Islands – Neolithic…

Ring of Brodgar on Orkney

The Orkney Islands The archipelago of the Orkney Islands lies 180 miles off the north coast of the Scottish mainland. It’s made up of 70…

Jul 14, 20236 min read

The Jacobites – The Glorious…

The Glorious Revolution

The birth of a royal baby boy on the 10th of June 1688 should have brought joy to the three Kingdoms of England, Scotland and…

Jan 30, 20234 min read

The Highland Clearances – The…

Arichonan

There are many abandoned ‘clearance’ villages across the whole of Scotland, hundreds probably.  Yet Arichonan is one that will stay in my memory for a…

Oct 30, 20223 min read