Portree: The Beating Heart of the Isle of Skye In August 2019, I arrived in Portree, the vibrant capital of the Isle of Skye, and immediately felt the pulse of the island’s soul. Nestled along a sheltered bay on the east coast of Skye’s Trotternish Peninsula, Portree is more than just a...

Geary: A Quiet Corner of Skye with a View to Forever In August 2019, I ventured to one of the Isle of Skye’s most tranquil and tucked-away hamlets—Geary. Nestled on the Waternish Peninsula, Geary is the kind of place that doesn’t announce itself. There are no grand signs, no bustling...

Spean Bridge: Highland Gateway and Wartime Legacy Tucked into the rugged landscape of Lochaber in the Scottish Highlands, Spean Bridge may seem like a quiet village today—but its history tells a story of resilience, sacrifice, and strategic importance. I visited in August 2019, and what...

Castle Stalker: A Fortress, a Film Star, and a Slice of Highland Whimsy If you’ve ever watched Monty Python and the Holy Grail and found yourself wondering, “Where is that ridiculously majestic castle at the end?”—look no further than Castle Stalker. Perched dramatically on a tidal islet...

Kilchurn Castle: A Highland Sentinel on Loch Awe’s Shores Rising from a rocky peninsula at the northeastern tip of Loch Awe, Kilchurn Castle is one of Scotland’s most evocative ruins—a place where mist, mountains, and memory converge. With its crumbling towers and commanding views...

Glenfinnan: Where Highland History Rises with the Mist In August 2019, I stood at the head of Loch Shiel, gazing up at the Glenfinnan Monument as the morning mist curled around the surrounding hills. The air was still, heavy with memory. Glenfinnan isn’t just a scenic stop on the West...

Mallaig: Scotland’s Coastal Gem and the Magical Journey to Get There I boarded a train in Fort William that would take me on one of the most enchanting journeys in the world—through the wild heart of the Scottish Highlands to the fishing port of Mallaig. But this wasn’t just any train. It...

Inchree, Scotland: Waterfalls, Wilderness, and Highland Heritage Tucked between the towering peaks of Glen Coe and the shimmering waters of Loch Linnhe, Inchree is a small but captivating hamlet in the Scottish Highlands. Though modest in size, Inchree offers a gateway to some of...