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Scrabster – Gateway To The North

The Scottish mainland’s most northerly port has a varied history The origins of Scrabster date back to the age of the Vikings. Its natural harbour was perfect for their […]

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Win Shetland The Complete Series 4

Discover the unstoppable murder mystery set against the stunning Scottish backdrop of the Shetland Isles The final episode of the fourth series of hit crime drama, Shetland, aired last week. Don’t worry if […]

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The Siege Of Caerlaverock

David Weinczok investigates a film-worthy siege at one of Scotland’s most spectacular castles While there’s no such thing as a boring castle, some, admittedly, have a bit more panache […]

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What Is A Castle Anyway?

What defines a castle? And what separates them from palaces, towers, mansion houses? David Weinczok investigates… Every kid could draw a simple castle if you asked them to, and […]

Mountains Of The Moon

The Early Bird Doesn’t Always Catch The Worm

“The Beast from the East” somewhat impeded Alan Rowan’s hiking plans to catch the Worm Moon in his Mountains of the Moon challenge I HAD always feared the third full […]

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The First Castle Hunt Of 2018!

An ambitious route takes David around the Lomond Hills in search of towers in the snow With the temperatures staying frightfully frigid and the high winds never seeming to […]

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Q-Aye! – Original And Best

Put yourself to the test with our list of essential weird and wonderful Scottish facts. How many do you know? 1. Actress Reese Witherspoon’s ancestor John D Witherspoon […]

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Q-Aye 2 – More Scottish Facts!

Gayle’s back with another round of essential weird and wonderful Scottish facts. Put yourself to the test – how many do you know? Scottish explorer Joseph Thomson used false teeth and […]