Old Placenames
Fairies and malicious spirits
Gaelic, Norse, Brittonic? A look into the history
and origins of place names in and around our area. Names related to fairies
Wildlife & Nature
Plant galls
You might have noticed strange, bulbous growths on oak leaves or rose stems. These curious structures, called galls, are nature’s hidden laboratories — formed when [...]
Wildlife & Nature
Carnivorous plants
Dave Browne, member of the Carnivorous Plants Society, shares with us how he ended up ‘captivated’ by these plants, which blur the line between flora [...]
Films
The ten best series to stream over Christmas
If you’re looking for something to watch while relaxing over the Festive season, look no further. Jack Weir reviews the ten best series available on [...]
Heritage
History of the Highland Games
Alasdair MacDonald, Historian for the Royal Scottish Highland Games Association, explores the rich history of Highland Games in and around the Kyle of Sutherland area. [...]
