Find Her in the Highlands

Dec 7, 20183 min read

The Govan Stones

What an amazing afternoon I had. As most of you know I'm researching to write a novel set in the 9th century when the Picts and the...

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...

Oct 19, 20182 min read

Personal Independence Day!

October 19th - today I celebrate my own personal Independence Day. It was 3 years ago on October 19, 2015 that I arrived in Boston after...

Oct 8, 20185 min read

Real Talk About Weight, Part 2

A follow up to my weight loss post (linked at the end of this one): Last night after an Aurora Alert I wrapped a comforter around me to...

Oct 6, 20184 min read

Real Talk About Weight, Part 1

What my friends see in this photo: “It captures the adventure in you.” “You look strong.” What I see: “I look so big.” “I can’t believe...

Aug 31, 20181 min read

Craigmin Bridge

I love it when you guys send me tips! Today I found the overgrown Grade A Listed Craigmin Bridge in Buckie, the most unusual bridge I've...

Aug 20, 20187 min read

Guest Blog - Seven Ancient Scottish Island Wonders--and What Keeps Me Coming Back for More

I'm delighted to have a guest here on the blog! Meet Matt Safford, who is a fellow American with Scottish roots. (He is also a moderator...

Jul 23, 20181 min read

Aurora Dream Come True in the Highlands

On an autumn night in the Highlands just outside the little village of Milton near Invergordon, I stood in a farmer's field and cried as...

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...

Apr 23, 20181 min read

Published in Scotland!

If you find yourself at a train or bus stop in the UK, flip to the front page of the Metro travel section. That's my photo of my good...