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Echoes of smugglers on Cornwall’s north coast – a guest post by Rachel Bates

March 01, 2015
As 'Poldark' returns to our screens this month, guest writer Rachel Bates scrambles down the cliffs of north Cornwall to …
  • Churches, abbeys and chapels , History

The Garvellachs: just below the surface

September 01, 2013
Set into a grassy bank on Eileach an Naoimh, the 'Isle of the Saints', is this small but intriguing underground …
  • 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 …
  • 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 …
  • History , Scottish castles

Dunvegan Castle – still holding fast

August 06, 2013
This fortress on Skye's north-west coast has stood guard over MacLeod lands for nearly 750 years; and it contains …
  • History

Winchester’s Round Table: inspired by a legend

July 02, 2013
The Great Hall at Winchester Castle houses a tribute to King Arthur, Britain's 'once and future king'. Prepare to …
  • 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...
  • 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 …
  • History , Scottish castles

Castle Sween: still watching for the sails

June 13, 2013
Dreaming of times gone by, this wonderful 12th-century castle looks out over Loch Sween and the Sound of Jura.
  • Wildlife & Nature

The bridge of the fairy foxgloves

June 08, 2013
This old bridge is the home of a very special little flower...
  • Churches, abbeys and chapels , History

Kilmore – a quiet chapter

June 02, 2013
An atmosphere of complete peace surrounds this lovely little ruined church in Argyll.
  • Carved crosses , History

The Battle of Dunnichen

May 20, 2013
Dunnichen, Dun Nechtain, Nechtansmere - take your pick (or should that be Pict?) We don't know where this …
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BRITISH TREES
  • The holly bears the crown
  • The power of the elder
  • The enchantment of the rowan
  • Hawthorn – bride of the hedgerow
SCOTTISH CASTLES
  • Dunnottar: the last bastion
  • Castle Sween: still watching for the sails
  • Loch Dochart Castle
  • Dunyvaig Castle, Isle of Islay
MEGALITHIC
  • A folk tale, a battlefield, and a witch’s leap
  • The stone circles of Fortingall
  • The Tuilyies stones
  • Clach na Carraig or Diarmid’s Pillar
CHURCHES, CHAPELS & ABBEYS
  • An old graveyard near Callander
  • Sweetheart Abbey
  • Wenlock Priory: hauntingly beautiful
  • Muthill Old Church and Tower
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