Neil travels to Cabrach, described as 'a remote, sparsely populated upland area between the Cairngorms and the Moray Firth in the old county of Banffshire' which was once a 'thriving hub of an illicit whisky industry', and discovers more about
In Dufftown there lies a hidden history gem in local guest house, Tannochbrae. Discover more about the guest house in the latest episode of the History Scotland podcast.Tannochbrae is a place perhaps best associated with the fictional village i
In this special podcast episode to mark the centenary of the Treaty of Versailles, Neil travels to the Palace of Versailles, just outside Paris, and reflects on the Scottish connections with this famous peace treaty, which finally brought an en
We take a visit to Dundee, first stopping off at the 120-year-old Malmaison Hotel (formerly Tay Hotel) in the city, and speak to GM Roula Samaha about the history, future and location of the building, just metres from the city's rejuvenated wat
Neil's travels around Moray take in the historic Dowans Hotel in the latest episode in the History Scotland podcast. Find out more about the magazine at www.historyscotland.com
We take a tour around Moray with Jim Royan, one of the area's leading heritage experts, before joining the celebrations as the ancient Scottish custom of Burning the Clavie takes place (to mark New Year's Eve in the Julian Calendar).
We speak to Ian Inglis, who has recently opened the Military Museum Scotland at the Linburn Centre, the home of the Scottish War Blinded in Wilkieston, West Lothian.
We speak to writer-director and producer Brendan Foley, who has recently written a book on the historic Archerfield Estate, situated between Gullane and North Berwick in picturesque East Lothian.
We take a trip to Inveraray Jail, a 19th-century prison and courthouse and now a popular living museum. Read more about Scottish history and heritage at www.historyscotland.com
We take a guided tour around the historic Mount Stuart House and Gardens, located on the beautiful island of Bute. Read more about Scottish history and heritage at www.historyscotland.com
Our first stop in Argyll and Bute sees Neil visit a Victorian attraction with a difference, and meet the owners of the historic Glen Burn Hotel, Find out more about History Scotland at www.historyscotland.com
We take a step back into the 18th century into a typical weaver’s cottage, as we enjoy a guided tour around Sma' Shot Cottages, Paisley. Find out more about Scotland and its past at www.historyscotland.com
We look at the history of the Grand Central Hotel before taking a visit to the Paisley Thread Mill Museum, as our tour of Paisley continues. Find out more about Scottish history and heritage at www.historyscotland.com
We visit the Scottish Crannog Centre, an ancient loch-dwelling on Loch Tay in Perthshire. Find out more about History Scotland magazine at www.historyscotland.com
Neil starts his Perthshire adventure in Scotland's top hotel, the Jewel in the Glen, Gleneagles. There he meets with the guest relations manager and hotel historian, Iris, before discussing the fusion of food and history with one of the world's
Neil hears some ghost stories before his stay at historic Busta House on Shetland. Find out more about Scottish history and heritage at www.historyscotland.com