As the late great Patrick McGoohan put it so succinctly in the motion picture Braveheart: “The trouble with Scotland is that it’s so full of Scots”.

Although not well known outside of Scotland this was one of the pivotal battles in Scottish history. It was the last major attempt by the "Lords of The Isles" to extend their influence over mainland Scotland. Originally published by Lors Birnie, the text is re-published (with Lors's kind permission!) underneath.

I recently happened upon this and found it beautiful and thought provoking. Would like to share it with you.

This is the first installment of Marta Pereira's blog on her walk along the Mary, Queen of Scots Way in May 2024. More to follow!

A magical landscape where nature and serenity meet

From Innerleithen to Mountbenger

Missy

The meandering Dee

As you may have read in my last blog my wife passed away in the early spring of this year and it’s not difficult to imagine the impact that had on my life. I was shattered. Still am of course and it will take a very long time to recover and find my feet again in this new empty reality. At least 3 years “they” say! Even Scotland’s Finest fell by the wayside. I simply couldn’t be bothered. Instead I embarked on a number of private ‘projects’, simply to ‘not think of my new situation’.

Beautiful Loch Carron

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And another contribution by Duncan Harley, author of The A-Z of Curious Aberdeenshire, The Little History of Aberdeenshire and Long Shadows - Tales of Scotland's North East.

A contribution by Duncan Harley, author of The A-Z of Curious Aberdeenshire, The Little History of Aberdeenshire and Long Shadows - Tales of Scotland's North East.

Standing Stones of Stenness (Courtesy of Orkney.com)

Contributed by guest blogger Liz Miles:

A blog by Judith:

A contribution from Judith:

An interesting article I came across. Too fascinating not to share this:

Lord, grant that Marshal Wade

Ever found yourself in a quandary?

ScotWays, operating out of Edinburgh, is an independent charity which upholds and promotes public access rights in Scotland and provides information and training.

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Another contribution from Judith

September 2024: This B&B has changed ownership. The new owners will continue with the B&B and hope to be ready in the spring of 2025. Will keep you all informed!

Region: Caithness, Sutherland & Ross

Loch na Gainimh near Lochinver