Category: Scottish History

  • Isle of Skye Clans – The MacDonald and MacLeod Feuds

    Isle of Skye Clans – The MacDonald and MacLeod Feuds

    Clans of the Isle of Skye – The MacDonald and MacLeod Feuds. You may well have heard of the Isle of Skye, a large island off the West Coast of Scotland famed for its unique landscape, jagged dark peaks and Gaelic culture.

  • The Isle of Arran – Scotland in Miniature

    The Isle of Arran – Scotland in Miniature

    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 on your radar: the Isle of Arran. Often referred to as “Scotland in Miniature,” Arran offers a stunning blend of dramatic landscapes, rich history, and vibrant culture that captures the…

  • Hogmanay in Scotland: A Celebration of New Beginnings

    Hogmanay in Scotland: A Celebration of New Beginnings

    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 lie ahead. In Scotland, this age-old tradition is marked by the grand celebration of Hogmanay. This unique and vibrant festival is deeply rooted in Scottish culture and history, making it…

  • Clan Maclean and legend of Lady’s Rock

    Clan Maclean and legend of Lady’s Rock

    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 very long time.

  • The Orkney Islands – Neolithic Wonders

    The Orkney Islands – Neolithic Wonders

    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 islands, and its history goes back thousands of years. The Neolithic era began around 6500 BC with the introduction of farming on Orkney by settlers from mainland Europe (before this…

  • The Highland Clearances – The Riots of Arichonan

    The Highland Clearances – The Riots of 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 very long time.