The Kinghouse Hotel: Highland Hospitality and the Shadows of Glencoe Nestled beneath the brooding peaks of Buachaille Etive Mòr and surrounded by the raw grandeur of Rannoch Moor, the Kinghouse Hotel is one of Scotland’s oldest inns—and one of its most storied. Located at the eastern...

Pitlochry: Highland Charm, Clan Heritage, and Gateway to Perthshire’s Heart Nestled in the heart of Perthshire, Pitlochry is one of Scotland’s most beloved towns—a place where Victorian elegance meets Highland wilderness. I visited in August 2019, and from the moment I stepped off the...

Sligachan Bridge: Where Myth Meets Mountain on the Isle of Skye In July 2025, I found myself standing at the edge of the Sligachan Bridge, gazing into the crystal-clear waters of the River Sligachan as they flowed beneath its graceful stone arches. The Cuillin mountains loomed in the...

Waternish Wonders: Exploring Loch Bay and the Storied Lands of Skye Screenshot In the northwest corner of the Isle of Skye lies Waternish—a quiet, windswept peninsula that feels like a secret whispered by the sea. In August 2019, I started exploring this enchanting stretch of land, and it...

Here’s the expanded, humorous yet informative blog post with Jen and McKenna included, plus history and local context: Fairy Pools in June: When Skye Turns Into a Giant Shower If you’ve ever scrolled through Instagram and seen those dreamy shots of the Fairy Pools on the Isle of...

Kyle of Lochalsh: Gateway to Skye and Heart of the Highlands In August 2019, I arrived in Kyle of Lochalsh, a charming village nestled on the mainland side of the Skye Bridge, and immediately felt the pull of its history, scenery, and quiet resilience. Often seen as a stepping stone to...

Staffin: Where Dinosaurs Walked and Highland History Lives In August 2019, I found myself in the village of Staffin on the Isle of Skye—a place where the land tells stories older than humanity itself. Nestled beneath the towering cliffs of the Trotternish Ridge, Staffin is more than just...

Eilean Donan Castle: A Highland Icon of Stone, Sea, and Clan Legacy In August 2019 and again in 2025, I made the unforgettable drive to Eilean Donan Castle—a journey that felt like a pilgrimage through the heart of the Scottish Highlands. As the castle came into view, perched on its tidal...

St Conan’s Kirk: A Highland Masterpiece on the Shores of Loch Awe Tucked away in the village of Lochawe, on the tranquil banks of Scotland’s longest freshwater loch, stands one of the country’s most enchanting and eccentric churches—St Conan’s Kirk. With its whimsical architecture, rich...

Dalmally: Highland Heritage and the Enduring Legacy of Clan MacGregor Nestled in the heart of Argyll and Bute, surrounded by sweeping glens and the tranquil waters of Loch Awe, lies the village of Dalmally—a place where history, landscape, and clan legacy converge. Though small in size...