At Garron Point, a little to the north of the town of Stonehaven in Aberdeenshire, a small band of yellowish rock juts out into cold waters of the North Sea: carbonated serpentine, a tough rock that millions of years ago when molten crystallised in a crack formed in the earth’s crust known as the Highland Boundary Fault Line. This is one of the few places in Scotland that you can physically see the geology of this most important of faults; but from the air or even space the division created by the fissure is striking; and its impact on Scottish history even more so.Around 430 million years … [Read more...] about The Highland Boundary Fault Line
Archives for February 2016
Delightful Dunrobin Castle
The History of Dunrobin CastleSince the 13th century, the stunning Dunrobin Castle has played host to the many Earls and Dukes of Sutherland, before being called home by a family in 1401. The Sutherland Earldom is typically regarded as one of the most powerful in Britain, and was established in 1235. It is thought the castle was built specifically for the Earldom in the same year, and was given the name Dun Robin which means Robin’s Hill or Fort in Gaelic.The initial castle was a fortified, square keep, with six-feet thick walls and vaulted ceiling, with a view from a cliff-top … [Read more...] about Delightful Dunrobin Castle
Scottish Ceilidh and Dances
When you're in Scotland long enough you'll sooner or later get to know the word Ceilidh, pronounced as kay-lee. Ceilidh is a gaelic word meaning gathering or party. Donald Mackenzie wrote in 1917 in his book Wonder tales from Scottish myth and legend about the Ceilidh: "On long, dark winter nights it is still the custom in small villages for friends to collect in a house and hold what they call a ceilidh. Young and old are entertained by the reciters of old poems and legendary stories which deal with ancient beliefs, the doings of traditional heroes and heroines, and so on. Some sing old and … [Read more...] about Scottish Ceilidh and Dances
Meet the Ghosts of Edinburgh
Edinburgh is a truly unique city. From amazing architecture, landmarks, museum, historic places to pubs, clubs and entertainment, the city has it all. Each year, thousands of people come to the city to marvel at its beauty, landmarks and dive into the richness of history behind it. However, what very few know is that there is also a darker, more sinister side to Edinburgh, one that manifests itself through the ghosts of former residents. Below is a list of few haunted places and ghosts of Edinburgh you might actually encounter.Dalry HouseDalry is an area of Edinburgh near the famous … [Read more...] about Meet the Ghosts of Edinburgh
