History Latest Feature Megalithic sites Diarmuid and Grainne: a boar hunt and a tragic love story in Glen Lonan
Churches, abbeys and chapels , History Melrose Abbey January 09, 2017 Scotland's first Cistercian monastery, Melrose still has an air of faded opulence
Catkins Purdey's PAWS Awards 2017 January 05, 2017 Which of these talented little starlets will win the coveted Golden Fir Cone this year? It's time to cast …
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
History , Scottish castles Smailholm Tower November 13, 2016 A 'peel tower' in the Scottish Borders, basking in the autumn sunshine and remembering a colourful history of reiving
Poetry ‘All nature has a feeling’ by John Clare October 30, 2016 These lovely words by John Clare remind us of the true essence of autumn
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 …
Photography Autumn in Glen Garry October 20, 2016 Taken by Colin on 17th October on the road that leads west through Glen Garry to Kinloch Hourn. He …
Churches, abbeys and chapels , History Kilmorie Chapel by Loch Fyne October 17, 2016 Carpeted with moss, this ancient burial ground of the Maclachlans could hold distant echoes of an early saint
Photography Beeches in Sutherland's Grove October 05, 2016 Thank you to everyone who suggested that my next photo series should focus on autumn in Scotland. A lovely idea! …
History The Lewis Chessmen September 21, 2016 Over 800 years old and still full of character, these wonderful little pieces in the National Museum of Scotland will …
Reviews Book review: ‘Island of Dreams’ by Dan Boothby September 18, 2016 At the end of August I went to the Edinburgh Book Festival to see a joint talk by two authors …
Churches, abbeys and chapels , History Tullibardine Chapel September 01, 2016 The hopes, prayers and tragic losses of the Murray family are preserved in this wonderful old chapel in Perthshire
Wildlife & Nature Devil’s-bit scabious August 24, 2016 These pretty blooms of late summer are an important food source for butterflies and bees
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 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 …
Poetry 'Tree is a fractalscape' by Sudeep Adhikari August 12, 2016 A thought-provoking poem by Sudeep Adhikari from Kathmandu
Churches, abbeys and chapels , History Dunstaffnage Chapel – haunted by sadness June 26, 2015 Peaceful woodlands enclose this little church on the coast of Argyll; but in December 1462 a wedding here …
Catkins Loving Angels instead July 17, 2013 Something slightly different this time in Catkins: a heart-warming true story! A year or so ago – it’s hard to …
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' …
British trees , Wildlife & Nature The enchantment of the rowan September 09, 2013 The mountain ash is one of our best-loved native trees: beautiful in every season, with more than a hint …
History Rock art at Ormaig October 18, 2018 Intriguing symbols and patterns, possibly over 5,000 years old, are etched into a hillside overlooking Loch Craignish...
Wildlife & Nature Trespassing February 06, 2018 Renewing my love of hazels, and the spells that they weave...
Churches, abbeys and chapels , History Kilmory Knap Chapel – part one June 22, 2013 This tiny little chapel on Loch Sween has some pretty big secrets - I can't wait to show you what's …
Churches, abbeys and chapels , History Dunfermline Abbey (part 2): pride of kings November 18, 2015 The second in my two-part series about the abbey and royal palace of Dunfermline
Carved crosses , History Inveraray Cross August 30, 2013 For any visitor to Inveraray, the glorious castle steals the show - but it's worth taking time to look at …
Catkins PAWS Awards 2012: Purdey’s answer to the Oscars January 26, 2012 With the Golden Globes just behind us and the build-up to the Oscars already under way, I feel it’s time …
Wildlife & Nature The dog rose August 15, 2015 Evoking long summer days and warm sunshine, these glorious blooms will soon be turning into bright red hips
Catkins Purdey’s brush with the paranormal October 20, 2013 There’s an old Scottish legend that speaks about the Cait Sith (pronounced ‘caught shee‘), a witch in the form of …
Carved crosses , Churches, abbeys and chapels , History Kilmory Knap Chapel – part two June 25, 2013 Continuing the excitement at Kilmory Knap Chapel with the magnificent MacMillan's Cross and a tantalising story...
History The Fair Maid’s House in Perth March 01, 2015 Down a little side street in the centre of Perth lies the home of the Royal Scottish Geographical Society - …
Photography A tree of fire October 05, 2013 Autumn has set light to this beautiful old mountain ash, photographed in the hills above Braemar.
British trees , Wildlife & Nature The fragrance of juniper November 29, 2015 Since the end of the last Ice Age, juniper has been colonising open areas of land and offering shelter to …
