The Slaying of Saint Magnus
Saint Magnus Cathedral in Kirkwall, Orkney, is an old building. By 1919, it was in urgent need of...
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Category: Vikings
Ravens and Crows as Birds of Battle and Harbingers of Death in Scottish Lore
Ravens and crows are the primary “Birds of Battle” in Scottish folklore, a role most...
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Loch Maree: A Joining of Realms and Dark Histories
Loch Maree lies nestled deep within the rugged wilderness of Wester Ross, a dark jewel framed by...
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Dunnottar Castle: Dark Deeds and Desperate Defences
Dunnottar Castle clings to the wind-scoured cliffs south of Stonehaven, where the air feels thick...
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The Yules, Trows and a big helping of Superstition- The Old Festive Season in Scotland’s Northern Isles
The Yules was the old festive celebration in Orkney and Shetland. It is derived from the old Norse...
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The Picts: The Mystery, the Myth and the Monuments
My first encounter with the Picts came, as a child, when I went to see Sueno’s Stone on the...
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