Churches, abbeys and chapels , History St Bride’s: a history worth saving June 20, 2018 Plans are afoot to restore this lovely old McKinlay graveyard by the River Teith
Wildlife & Nature Rain June 13, 2018 After weeks of dryness and warmth, the trees can sense a change in the wind
Geology , Photography Celebrating the texture and colour of rocks June 12, 2018 Celebrating the beauty and diversity of our local geology in these photos by Verity Sansom
Wildlife & Nature Fresh leaves in old woodlands May 08, 2018 The woodlands are bursting into leaf, and spring flowers are everywhere. It's hard to stay indoors...
History Looking for the Rock of the Dead April 15, 2018 How much history is held in a place-name? Quite a lot, if this story attached to a rock on …
Wild flowers , Wildlife & Nature Golden saxifrage April 06, 2018 A pretty wayside plant that loves to have its feet in water
History , Scottish castles Carnassarie Castle in Kilmartin Glen April 06, 2018 This imposing ruin was once a fine example of Renaissance architecture - home of the 1st Protestant Bishop of Argyll …
Catkins The winner of Purdey’s PAWS Awards… and introducing Clyde! April 04, 2018 The much-anticipated result may be a shock for some! And I'd like you to meet a new friend...
Latest Feature Welcome to my new website! April 02, 2018 I'm proud to present a new look and a new logo for The Hazel Tree
History A morning in Kilmartin Glen March 17, 2018 A quiet walk around some of my favourite places - Nether Largie and Temple Wood
History Caisteal nan Coin Duibh – ‘the Castle of the Black Dogs’ February 11, 2018 With sweeping views across the sea from the Craignish peninsula, this hill fort seems to be half-immersed in legend
Wildlife & Nature Trespassing February 06, 2018 Renewing my love of hazels, and the spells that they weave...
Catkins Purdey’s PAWS Awards 2018 February 01, 2018 It's that time of year again! Polish your whiskers and get ready to cast your votes in Purdey's PAWS …
Latest Feature The Hazel Tree – now on the west coast! January 31, 2018 A new home for us, and for The Hazel Tree, on the coast of Argyll
British trees , Wildlife & Nature Sycamore: colonist or custodian? October 06, 2017 Often seen as an intruder in old woodlands, the sycamore still deserves a second glance for its beauty - and …
Wildlife & Nature A festival of fungi November 02, 2013 Encouraged by the damp autumn, these weird and wonderful fungi are having a ball in the woodlands at the moment! …
History , Latest Feature , Megalithic sites A folk tale, a battlefield, and a witch’s leap July 19, 2020 A vivid tale is woven around these standing stones at Carse in Knapdale
Churches, abbeys and chapels , History Jedburgh Abbey October 01, 2015 Breathtaking medieval architecture… and a delicious story of a phantom wedding guest
Colin's easel ‘Kingdom of Ice’ – new golden eagle painting November 12, 2013 A new painting of a golden eagle set against the magnificent backdrop of the Scottish highlands...
Wildlife & Nature Ballachuan hazel wood May 11, 2016 I've never walked through a woodland quite like this one: the ancient hazel wood of Ballachuan on the island …
History , Scottish castles Old Castle Lachlan: loyalty and loss October 23, 2016 Ghosts of horses tend to come in different guises, some of them benevolent and some of them more inclined towards …
Churches, abbeys and chapels , History Kilbride Kirk, Lerags July 04, 2017 In this mossy graveyard close to Loch Feochan, many generations of MacDougalls have been laid to rest
British trees , Wildlife & Nature The holly bears the crown November 26, 2013 Glowing with colour when the year is at its darkest, holly was once thought to symbolise immortality
History , Latest Feature Rock art at Cairnbaan June 28, 2020 Enigmatic cup-and-ring markings can be found on this hillside above Crinan in Argyll
Uncategorized What’s this? August 12, 2013 This time my quiz is short and sweet – tell me what this is! Extra clues: it measures about 5 …
History , Megalithic sites The Devil’s Arrows: shafts of darkness August 12, 2015 The people who put up these standing stones in North Yorkshire were obviously thinking big - but what on earth …
Churches, abbeys and chapels , History St Brendan and the Garvellachs February 24, 2012 St Brendan and the Garvellachs sounds like an Irish folk group… and in a way, that's what they were! …
History Mons Meg: a damsel of destruction December 08, 2015 No one could ever accuse James II of being under-equipped. Take a look at the ultimate in big boys' …
Latest Feature Midwinter wishes December 24, 2020 Warm wishes and some inspiring books for winter reading
History The Fairy Flag of Dunvegan August 07, 2013 It's 1580, you're in an advancing army and you see the MacLeods on the other side start to unfurl their …
Wildlife & Nature Trees of winter January 02, 2016 On a New Year's Day walk, the sound of the wind in the trees reminded me of these words by …
