DISTINCT SCOTLAND
The journal.
Places, people and a few stories from the road. A collection from my original journal, with the dates kept just as they were.
7 November
The Ghillie Dhu
A woodland spirit dressed in moss and leaves. A little Scottish folklore for your next walk in the forest.
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9 October
The Sunday Post, and a book of my own
The launch of Unseen Scotland, a lovely piece in The Sunday Post, and a childhood spent looking at a Game Boy instead of the view.
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30 May
Ardvreck Castle, Loch Assynt
A small ruin with a lot of landscape around it. A closer look at Ardvreck Castle and a reason to slow down in Assynt.
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30 January
Castle Tioram
Castle Tioram on Loch Moidart: somewhere to wander, watch the water and leave a little room in the day.
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23 January
Hermitage Castle
A castle with very little interest in looking welcoming. A few thoughts on Hermitage in the Scottish Borders.
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19 January
To the north?
Beaches, long drives and room to change the plan. A few thoughts on heading to Scotland’s north coast.
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17 January
A little of the east coast
Castles, coastal villages and a change of scene. Why it’s worth giving Scotland’s east coast some time.
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13 January
Assynt
Suilven, Stac Pollaidh, lochs and a lot of reasons to stop. A few thoughts on making time for Assynt.
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My Favourite Spots: Hermitage Castle
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17 June
Group Tours vs Private Tours: Which is Best?
There’s no more efficient way to see a place, country or region than a guided tour. No need to plan the route or stops, its full of information and the ver…
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11 February
All the way around
1000 Miles gets you quite a lot in Scotland. You can get the East Coast, the entirety of Skye, and a rather large chunk of the best of the West. So that’s …
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23 January
Getting out of the City (Glasgow/Edinburgh): Day Trips in Scotland
One of the best things about living in Scotland is being able to head in any direction and stumble upon something great. You’ll find quaint forest walks, f…
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22 November
My first car accident + a change of plans
When driving up the West coast of Scotland you can't get too far without seeing a lot of signs warning about deer. I'v seen my fair share of them standing …
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29 October
East V West in a Week: pt 1
I’ll admit right away that i prefer the West coast, i think most people do. From Glencoe to Torridon to Loch Lomond, it has so many natural treasures it w…
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14 June
Loch na Gainmhich and the Wailing Widow
I couldn’t think of a more epic opening than the name of the loch and falls pictured, can you?? We came here after a morning walking (and getting lost) alo…
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11 June
Mountain on Fire
I was a little upset about the mediocre sunset we got at the top of Stac Polly (spoiler: it all turned out well), but it was getting dark and we had to sta…
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