Out of town shopping malls and designer outlet villages are always popular with bargain hunters. They are convenient to get … More
Author: jamescarron
Hamish McHamish
Sitting in the shadow of Trinity Church in the centre of St Andrews, a bronze statue honours Hamish McHamish, a … More
Elie Chainwalk
To call the Elie Chainwalk a walk is not strictly accurate; it is more of a scramble, requiring a healthy … More
Tin Houses of Kinbrace
In the 19th century and early years of the 20th century, corrugated iron offered a cheap and convenient way to … More
Welly Boot Garden
The East Neuk village of St Monans grew up around its fishing fleet and a thriving boat-building industry. Sadly, the … More
MacGregor Cave
The famous exploits of the outlaw Rob Roy MacGregor have left a lasting legacy on the landscape of Scotland and, … More
Footdee, Aberdeen
Footdee is a place like no other. Designed and built in the early years of the 19th century to house … More
Cold War Memorial
At the height of the Cold War, a short-lived and little known military force was established by Margaret Thatcher’s government … More
Secret Scotland – the book
A collection of 50 offbeat attractions, quirky curiosities and hidden gems, the kind of places you will find here on … More
The Journey Begins…
Welcome to Scotland… Not to the Scotland of glossy tourist brochures, airbrushed landscape photographs, coach parties, visitor centres and woollen … More
Secret Scotland 