Churches, abbeys and chapels , History The Garvellachs: just below the surface September 01, 2013 1647 Views 16 Comments 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 2296 Views 20 Comments 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 2601 Views 22 Comments 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 2692 Views 10 Comments 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 2286 Views 18 Comments The Great Hall at Winchester Castle houses a tribute to King Arthur, Britain's 'once and future king'. Prepare to …
Poetry An Adlestrop moment June 29, 2013 955 Views 21 Comments I’m taking a bit of a diversion from my usual Hazel Tree topics because it’s late June. I think I’d …
Carved crosses , Churches, abbeys and chapels , History Kilmory Knap Chapel – part two June 25, 2013 2470 Views 19 Comments 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 2323 Views 20 Comments 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 2957 Views 26 Comments 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 1701 Views 18 Comments This old bridge is the home of a very special little flower...
Churches, abbeys and chapels , History Kilmore – a quiet chapter June 02, 2013 1508 Views 16 Comments An atmosphere of complete peace surrounds this lovely little ruined church in Argyll.
Carved crosses , History The Battle of Dunnichen May 20, 2013 1550 Views 0 Comment Dunnichen, Dun Nechtain, Nechtansmere - take your pick (or should that be Pict?) We don't know where this …
