Journey Across the Minch: From Stornoway to Ullapool Traveling from Stornoway to Ullapool is more than a simple ferry ride—it’s a passage through history, culture, and some of Scotland’s most breathtaking scenery. Operated by Caledonian MacBrayne (CalMac), the ferry service between these...
Uig to Tarbert: A Slow-Travel Love Letter to Harris There’s a certain magic to approaching Harris from the sea. From Uig on the Isle of Skye, the CalMac ferry needles across the Little Minch to Tarbert—the narrow isthmus that stitches North and South Harris together—on a...
Stornoway: The Beating Heart of the Outer Hebrides Nestled on the east coast of the Isle of Lewis, Stornoway is the largest town in the Outer Hebrides and the cultural and economic hub of Scotland’s Western Isles. With a population of around 7,000, this vibrant port town is steeped in...
Calanais / Callanish: Walking the Stone Heartbeat of Lewis There are places where time feels stacked rather than linear—where the past is not behind you but standing all around, watching, listening. The Calanais (Callanish) Standing Stones on the Isle of Lewis are one of those places. Set...
Here’s the updated 900-word blog post with local legends and folklore added: Luskentyre Beach: Scotland’s Slice of Paradise When people imagine Scotland, they often picture rugged mountains, misty glens, and ancient castles—not a beach that rivals the Caribbean in beauty. Yet on the west...
Seilebost: A Quiet Jewel on the Isle of Harris On the west coast of Harris, where the Atlantic rolls in with turquoise clarity and the machair blooms in summer hues, lies Seilebost—a tiny crofting village that feels like a secret whispered by the sea. Overlooking the vast sweep of...
Borve: A Hebridean Gem on the Edge of the Atlantic Tucked away on the western shores of the Outer Hebrides, Borve is a name shared by several settlements across the islands, but the most famous lie on the Isle of Harris and the Isle of Lewis. Both locations embody the rugged beauty and...
Rodel and St. Clement’s Church: A Hebridean Jewel and the Legacy of Clan MacLeod At the southern tip of the Isle of Harris, where the rugged hills meet the restless waters of the Sound of Harris, lies Rodel—a village steeped in history and crowned by one of Scotland’s most remarkable...
Uig Uncovered: Port, Pottery, and Highland Charm on the Isle of Skye In August 2019, I found myself in Uig, a quiet coastal village on the Isle of Skye that sits like a hidden gem at the northern edge of the Trotternish Peninsula. Though often overshadowed by its more bustling neighbor...
A Highland Promise: Getting Engaged at Dunvegan Castle In August 2019, beneath the soft, shifting skies of the Isle of Skye, I asked Jennifer to marry me on the grounds of Dunvegan Castle. It was a moment steeped in meaning—not just for us, but for the centuries of heritage that...