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Lilly
Apr 21, 20204 min read
Caisteal Maol, on the Shores of Skye
As you cross over the Skye Bridge from Kyle of Lochalsh to the Isle of Skye, you might notice a very small ruin off to the left on the...
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Lilly
Mar 30, 202011 min read
The Tales of Duchal Castle
A demonic monk, a rebellious noble, a giant cannon, a King’s mistress….If I’ve got your attention, grab a coffee or a dram and I’ll tell...
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Lilly
Jan 9, 20203 min read
Mary Queen of Scots House, Jedburgh
Calling all MQoS fans! If you have even a passing interest in Mary Queen of Scots, I highly recommend a visit to the Scottish Borders...
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Lilly
Nov 9, 20192 min read
Gight Castle, Aberdeenshire
This morning I felt a bit overwhelmed by my writing to-do list, and the pressures from those expectations have started to get to me. So I...
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Lilly
Sep 10, 20193 min read
Tantallon Castle
I have stayed with my friends in North Berwick multiple times and one of the highlights is visiting Tantallon Castle. It is an expansive...
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Lilly
May 14, 20193 min read
Dunnideer Hill Fort
As I mentioned in yesterday's post, after my overnight on Bennachie, I couldn't resist popping over to Hill of Dunnideer to check out the...
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Lilly
Apr 30, 20191 min read
Pittulie Castle
Today was a gorgeous day to stop by Pittulie Castle. The barley was growing up in the field, so out of respect for the farmer I only...
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Lilly
Apr 22, 20192 min read
Duffus Castle
I finally made it to Duffus Castle today, it’s been on my list for awhile due to the tilty, sunken wall which gives the ruin quite a...
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Lilly
Nov 5, 20186 min read
The Three Monuments of Fyrish
The 3 Monuments of Fyrish - Cnoc Fyrish, Creag Ruadh, and Meann Chnoc I have driven past Fyrish Monument many times over the last 2...
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Lilly
Jul 22, 20184 min read
Book Review - Photographing Scotland by Dougie Cunningham
With his book Photographing Scotland, Dougie Cunningham has managed to do justice to Scotland, and that is no easy task. There are a lot...
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Lilly
Nov 30, 20163 min read
Tolkien, Burns, and a Wandering American Lass
“How do you pick up the threads of an old life? How do you go on, when in your heart you begin to understand, there is no going back?” -...
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