History Latest Feature Megalithic sites Diarmuid and Grainne: a boar hunt and a tragic love story in Glen Lonan
Catkins Purdey’s New Year workout January 04, 2012 If, like me, you have over-indulged yourself just a little over the festive period – perhaps too many mice pies …
Churches, abbeys and chapels , History Kilvickeon: a forgotten sanctuary December 14, 2011 On the Isle of Mull, the ruins of a 13th century church are being reclaimed by a landscape that's half …
History History by the roadside: Wreath’s Tower December 05, 2011 How could you drive past this wonderful old ruin - the remains of a 16th century tower house on the …
Photography Firework display December 04, 2011 Colin Woolf took these firework shots with an ordinary compact camera, set on the normal exposure setting… and by holding …
Wildlife & Nature The memory of trees December 04, 2011 These majestic old Scots Pines stand above Loch Tay, with magnificent views of mountains and heather moor in all directions.
History , Scottish castles Kilchurn Castle on Loch Awe December 02, 2011 Built in 1450 by the powerful Campbells of Glen Orchy, Kilchurn Castle sits in splendid decay on a rocky islet …
Wildlife & Nature Snow Bunting December 02, 2011 In winter, flocks of these elusive little birds come down to Scotland from the Arctic.
Wildlife & Nature Field Gentian December 02, 2011 A scarce flower found at higher altitudes throughout Europe - these were photographed in the Grampians
Catkins My name is Blofeld… November 09, 2011 Good evening, Mr Bond. I’ve been expecting you… Ponyo belongs to Verity Woolf and Chris Sansom. She is a natural …
History History by the roadside: Glenfinnan November 09, 2011 On the shore of Loch Shiel, the statue of a lone clansman marks the spot where, in 1745, a thousand …
Wildlife & Nature The Scotch Argus butterfly November 09, 2011 The Scotch Argus (Erebia aethiops) is resident and widespread throughout most of Scotland, where it prefers damp grassland. It’s found in …
History Finlaggan and the Lords of the Isles November 08, 2011 Historic sites don't get more fascinating than this: once a seat of power in western Scotland, these windswept island …
Photography Featured image: Before the storm November 08, 2011 Windswept isolation - a black and white image by Verity Woolf
Geology Staffa: Pillars of creation October 16, 2011 This tiny island off the west coast of Mull looks like the setting for the latest Titan-themed Hollywood movie...
Photography Featured image: Perception October 15, 2011 An intriguing black-and-white image by Verity Woolf
Photography Random rocks: Loch Linnhe February 09, 2015 Rocks are the new theme for my photography posts! These were found on the shore of Loch Linnhe in …
History Killiecrankie: haunted by memories January 13, 2014 Over 300 years ago, the Pass of Killiecrankie was the setting for a desperate battle in the first Jacobite …
Wildlife & Nature Early Purple Orchid May 26, 2014 With spikes of the richest, deepest magenta and leaves that are strangely blotched with purple, this is one show-stopping flower! …
Colin's easel Rhapsody in blue October 01, 2012 Stretching the limits of watercolour - this stunning peacock is the largest painting Colin has ever attempted!
Uncategorized Do you know your kirtle from your quintain? April 06, 2013 Are you fascinated by the medieval world? Does the chink of chainmail have you reaching for your longbow? I …
Photography Waves at Eoropie August 22, 2016 Waves sweeping in from the Atlantic at Eoropie (Eòrapaidh) on the Isle of Lewis. This is the last in my …
History Ghosts of St Andrews October 17, 2014 A spooky tour of St Andrews, where it seems that every street and every building has its own spectral inhabitant. …
History Clan MacThomas and the Clach na Coileach March 30, 2015 Four dead men and a sackful of live chickens… I'm just waiting for someone to suggest foul play!
Wildlife & Nature The primrose: herald of spring March 06, 2014 In March, the sweet yellow heads of primroses start to appear in the hedgerows. As one of the first …
History Inchbuie: an island of dreams January 15, 2013 For centuries, this beautiful island in the River Dochart has been the last resting place of 'The MacNab' and his …
Colin's easel Golden eagle: now taking centre stage May 10, 2013 The golden eagle is now coming into view - and he's spectacular!
British trees , Wildlife & Nature The song of the aspen December 05, 2016 Fluttering on impossibly slender stalks, aspen leaves whisper a message that seems to flow from the Earth itself
Wildlife & Nature For the love of mistletoe November 30, 2014 What lies behind our long-standing affection for mistletoe's pure white berries?
History Glen More and the headless horseman May 16, 2015 After nearly 500 years, is this phantom rider still trapped in the tragedy of a bitter family feud?
Geology Coastal relics from the last Ice Age April 14, 2014 A natural arch and sea stack left high and dry after the ice retreated... with links to a warrior of …
Wildlife & Nature Snowdrops: welcome signs of spring February 21, 2013 Nothing raises your spirits in late winter quite like a carpet of snowdrops. Spring can't be far away!
