History Latest Feature Megalithic sites Diarmuid and Grainne: a boar hunt and a tragic love story in Glen Lonan
Photography Images from Machir Bay January 12, 2012 All these images were taken by Colin Woolf, at Machir Bay on Islay. The camera was a Nikon D300, …
Photography The whisky distilleries of Islay January 10, 2012 A scenic tour around the malt whisky distilleries of Islay and Jura. Sorry, tasters not included!
History , Scottish castles Dunyvaig Castle, Isle of Islay January 09, 2012 From a high vantage point, the crumbling remains of this medieval fortress overlook Lagavulin Bay on the south-east coast of …
History , Megalithic sites Callanish: a ring to rule them all January 06, 2012 On a wind-scoured hillside in the west of Lewis, nothing prepares you for the stark magnificence of Callanish...
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 …
Uncategorized Fog bows July 16, 2014 The only time I have ever seen a fog bow is very early one summer’s morning, as we were driving towards …
British trees , Wildlife & Nature The wisdom of the oak January 12, 2013 A new series, taking a look at the natural history and folklore of Britain's trees
Catkins Cat burglar May 03, 2013 Does anyone like to go out in the rain? When the lawn is cold, wet and muddy, and the bushes …
Churches, abbeys and chapels , History St Andrew’s Auld Kirk, North Berwick December 09, 2014 I'm fast discovering that North Berwick is a town with a long history - and some of it is hidden …
Photography Portraits of a cold climate April 03, 2014 In early spring the mountains are still in the grip of snow, ice and piercing winds... but there's beauty in …
History The Stone of Scone: a mystery in two parts July 12, 2012 I wondered how many of you would know the answer to my latest history quiz, which asked which Scottish monarch …
Photography Frost in Cwm Cynfal February 15, 2013 On a cold Welsh hillside, a ruined bothy is bathed in sunlight.
Colin's easel Sand martins – finished! June 02, 2013 The paint is drying on Colin's new painting of sand martins over the River Wharfe.
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 …
Catkins Time for Purdey’s PAWS awards 2014! January 11, 2014 It's January... the red carpet is being rolled out... Purdey's got her manicurist on speed dial. It …
History , Scottish castles Dunnottar: the last bastion October 01, 2012 Occupying a clifftop with perfect natural defences, Dunnottar has sea views to die for... and roots that stretch back into …
Wildlife & Nature Wood sorrel April 06, 2013 This delicate little woodland dweller should soon be opening out its blooms in the spring sunshine.
History Innerpeffray: Scotland's oldest free lending library August 14, 2016 By the quiet waters of the River Earn is an unexpected treasurehouse of books. Step inside and prepare to …
Photography A forgotten summer October 03, 2014 Photographed down a minor road in the Highlands, this dilapidated shed and rusty old bike must have seen happier, sunnier …
Photography Random rocks: beach sculpture March 24, 2015 The waves can create wonderful flowing sculptures, like this one on Knoydart
Catkins Purdey’s PAWS awards 2014: the results! February 23, 2014 All the coverage you could ask for… the photos, the tension, the speeches, the fisticuffs…
