Scotland's Stories - Graeme & Molly
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Scottish #storyteller, author and #travelblogger
Sharing stories of #Scotland helped by a tireless labrador
Scotland's Stories Book out now!!!
Graeme & Molly
Sharing stories of #Scotland helped by a tireless labrador
Scotland's Stories Book out now!!!
Graeme & Molly
This is the grave of Roderick Mackenzie, a Jacobite hero with a story that should be far better known!
Not long after Culloden, Cumberland triumphantly sent the head of Bonnie Prince Charlie to London and called off the hunt for the Young Pretender.
Unfortunately for him, it was the wrong head.
Not long after Culloden, Cumberland triumphantly sent the head of Bonnie Prince Charlie to London and called off the hunt for the Young Pretender.
Unfortunately for him, it was the wrong head.
February 28, 2025 at 8:58 AM
This is the grave of Roderick Mackenzie, a Jacobite hero with a story that should be far better known!
Not long after Culloden, Cumberland triumphantly sent the head of Bonnie Prince Charlie to London and called off the hunt for the Young Pretender.
Unfortunately for him, it was the wrong head.
Not long after Culloden, Cumberland triumphantly sent the head of Bonnie Prince Charlie to London and called off the hunt for the Young Pretender.
Unfortunately for him, it was the wrong head.
This ruined building is St Mary's Chapel at Old Rattray in Aberdeenshire, seemingly isolated in the middle of nowhere.
An odd place for a church, with barely any houses nearby, but this was once at the heart of a thriving settlement, until Old Rattray was destroyed one night by a wild storm...
An odd place for a church, with barely any houses nearby, but this was once at the heart of a thriving settlement, until Old Rattray was destroyed one night by a wild storm...
February 27, 2025 at 8:43 AM
This ruined building is St Mary's Chapel at Old Rattray in Aberdeenshire, seemingly isolated in the middle of nowhere.
An odd place for a church, with barely any houses nearby, but this was once at the heart of a thriving settlement, until Old Rattray was destroyed one night by a wild storm...
An odd place for a church, with barely any houses nearby, but this was once at the heart of a thriving settlement, until Old Rattray was destroyed one night by a wild storm...
Welcome to Alloa Tower in Clackmannanshire, the largest keep in Scotland and roughly 700 years old!
Home to the Erskines, Earls of Mar, it was extended into a lavish mansion which sadly burned down around the old, stone walls!
Home to the Erskines, Earls of Mar, it was extended into a lavish mansion which sadly burned down around the old, stone walls!
February 26, 2025 at 8:55 AM
Welcome to Alloa Tower in Clackmannanshire, the largest keep in Scotland and roughly 700 years old!
Home to the Erskines, Earls of Mar, it was extended into a lavish mansion which sadly burned down around the old, stone walls!
Home to the Erskines, Earls of Mar, it was extended into a lavish mansion which sadly burned down around the old, stone walls!
Have you ever heard of the Shellycoat?
It's one of the more unusual creatures of Scottish Folklore and you might hear it before you see it, because it wears a coat made entirely from shells!
They rattle and clatter as the creature moves around, haunting rivers, bogs and moors.
It's one of the more unusual creatures of Scottish Folklore and you might hear it before you see it, because it wears a coat made entirely from shells!
They rattle and clatter as the creature moves around, haunting rivers, bogs and moors.
February 24, 2025 at 8:40 AM
Have you ever heard of the Shellycoat?
It's one of the more unusual creatures of Scottish Folklore and you might hear it before you see it, because it wears a coat made entirely from shells!
They rattle and clatter as the creature moves around, haunting rivers, bogs and moors.
It's one of the more unusual creatures of Scottish Folklore and you might hear it before you see it, because it wears a coat made entirely from shells!
They rattle and clatter as the creature moves around, haunting rivers, bogs and moors.
Anybody travelling to Scotland this year or looking to travel virtually through words, grab a copy of the Scotland's Stories book!
Each short story is linked with a real place you can visit and see it come to life, covering every region in Scotland!
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#Scotland
Each short story is linked with a real place you can visit and see it come to life, covering every region in Scotland!
linktr.ee/scotlandssto...
#Scotland
February 22, 2025 at 8:58 AM
Anybody travelling to Scotland this year or looking to travel virtually through words, grab a copy of the Scotland's Stories book!
Each short story is linked with a real place you can visit and see it come to life, covering every region in Scotland!
linktr.ee/scotlandssto...
#Scotland
Each short story is linked with a real place you can visit and see it come to life, covering every region in Scotland!
linktr.ee/scotlandssto...
#Scotland
Apparently, yesterday was "National Love Your Pet Day" and I missed it...sorry Molly
In my defence, I love Molly every day, but to make amends, here she is in front of Skipness Castle with the thing she truly loves - a stick
I'm not sure who invents these, but there's far too many to keep up with!
In my defence, I love Molly every day, but to make amends, here she is in front of Skipness Castle with the thing she truly loves - a stick
I'm not sure who invents these, but there's far too many to keep up with!
February 21, 2025 at 8:56 AM
Apparently, yesterday was "National Love Your Pet Day" and I missed it...sorry Molly
In my defence, I love Molly every day, but to make amends, here she is in front of Skipness Castle with the thing she truly loves - a stick
I'm not sure who invents these, but there's far too many to keep up with!
In my defence, I love Molly every day, but to make amends, here she is in front of Skipness Castle with the thing she truly loves - a stick
I'm not sure who invents these, but there's far too many to keep up with!
There's a new YouTube video up for you to watch and decide if Kerrera is Scotland's best wee island!
It's just a short hop from Oban on a tiny ferry, but lots of visitors to Scotland's west coast don't even realise it's there!
youtu.be/I5E630DPIlk
It's just a short hop from Oban on a tiny ferry, but lots of visitors to Scotland's west coast don't even realise it's there!
youtu.be/I5E630DPIlk
Is This The Best Wee Island In Scotland? - A Day On Kerrera!
YouTube video by Scotland's Stories - Graeme Johncock
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February 19, 2025 at 5:28 PM
There's a new YouTube video up for you to watch and decide if Kerrera is Scotland's best wee island!
It's just a short hop from Oban on a tiny ferry, but lots of visitors to Scotland's west coast don't even realise it's there!
youtu.be/I5E630DPIlk
It's just a short hop from Oban on a tiny ferry, but lots of visitors to Scotland's west coast don't even realise it's there!
youtu.be/I5E630DPIlk
Most relationships between Selkies and humans ended in tragedy. Once these shape-shifting sealfolk removed their skin and transformed into humans, they could be held against their will and forced into a loveless marriage.
Fortunately, MacCrimmon from Lewis had a happier story to tell.
Fortunately, MacCrimmon from Lewis had a happier story to tell.
February 16, 2025 at 8:47 AM
Most relationships between Selkies and humans ended in tragedy. Once these shape-shifting sealfolk removed their skin and transformed into humans, they could be held against their will and forced into a loveless marriage.
Fortunately, MacCrimmon from Lewis had a happier story to tell.
Fortunately, MacCrimmon from Lewis had a happier story to tell.
Come along on a 6 night tour around some of my favourite parts of Scotland, with plenty of stories along the way!
From the 21st to 27th July this year, book a space through the link below:
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From the 21st to 27th July this year, book a space through the link below:
scotlandfolktours.com/scotland-sto...
February 15, 2025 at 9:11 AM
Come along on a 6 night tour around some of my favourite parts of Scotland, with plenty of stories along the way!
From the 21st to 27th July this year, book a space through the link below:
scotlandfolktours.com/scotland-sto...
From the 21st to 27th July this year, book a space through the link below:
scotlandfolktours.com/scotland-sto...
If you go down to the woods near Banff today, you're sure for a big surprise. It's the haunting, gothic Duff House Mausoleum, built by James Duff the 2nd Earl of Fife in 1792 to show off his family's ancient origins.
Don't be fooled though, he was a bit of a fraud!
Don't be fooled though, he was a bit of a fraud!
February 10, 2025 at 9:03 AM
If you go down to the woods near Banff today, you're sure for a big surprise. It's the haunting, gothic Duff House Mausoleum, built by James Duff the 2nd Earl of Fife in 1792 to show off his family's ancient origins.
Don't be fooled though, he was a bit of a fraud!
Don't be fooled though, he was a bit of a fraud!
I've got a great wee video for you this time, a journey through Scotland's Sma' Glen with Molly in tow!
This pass into the Scottish Highlands might be small, but it's packed full of big stories and I hope you enjoy them!
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This pass into the Scottish Highlands might be small, but it's packed full of big stories and I hope you enjoy them!
youtu.be/_RzVYRtzlsI?...
Scotland's Sma' Glen Has Some BIG Stories To Discover!
YouTube video by Scotland's Stories - Graeme Johncock
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February 9, 2025 at 8:00 PM
I've got a great wee video for you this time, a journey through Scotland's Sma' Glen with Molly in tow!
This pass into the Scottish Highlands might be small, but it's packed full of big stories and I hope you enjoy them!
youtu.be/_RzVYRtzlsI?...
This pass into the Scottish Highlands might be small, but it's packed full of big stories and I hope you enjoy them!
youtu.be/_RzVYRtzlsI?...
This is a story from the island of Hoy in Orkney and the beautiful Rackwick Beach. It's a tale of witchcraft...or is it a tale of deception?
This particular witch was sister to the Laird of Hoy and lived with him in moderate comfort.
This particular witch was sister to the Laird of Hoy and lived with him in moderate comfort.
February 9, 2025 at 9:00 AM
This is a story from the island of Hoy in Orkney and the beautiful Rackwick Beach. It's a tale of witchcraft...or is it a tale of deception?
This particular witch was sister to the Laird of Hoy and lived with him in moderate comfort.
This particular witch was sister to the Laird of Hoy and lived with him in moderate comfort.
This is Clachan Duich Burial Ground and if you're a Macrae then it's an important spot for you as the traditional burial spot of the Macraes of Kintail.
For everybody else, you might not have any ancestors buried here, but look at that view!
For everybody else, you might not have any ancestors buried here, but look at that view!
February 8, 2025 at 8:55 AM
This is Clachan Duich Burial Ground and if you're a Macrae then it's an important spot for you as the traditional burial spot of the Macraes of Kintail.
For everybody else, you might not have any ancestors buried here, but look at that view!
For everybody else, you might not have any ancestors buried here, but look at that view!
Burns Night might be over, but I still have haggis to address!
Just a few hundred in the audience today...
If you've got any big dinners or gatherings this year that need a storyteller or host, get in touch!
Just a few hundred in the audience today...
If you've got any big dinners or gatherings this year that need a storyteller or host, get in touch!
February 7, 2025 at 9:17 PM
Burns Night might be over, but I still have haggis to address!
Just a few hundred in the audience today...
If you've got any big dinners or gatherings this year that need a storyteller or host, get in touch!
Just a few hundred in the audience today...
If you've got any big dinners or gatherings this year that need a storyteller or host, get in touch!
Over 700 years ago, during the winter of 1306, Robert the Bruce was in hiding
He had been crowned King of Scots in March, was tricked, surprised and beaten by the English at Methven in June shortly followed by an ambush from the MacDougalls while on the run to safety through the mountains of Argyll
He had been crowned King of Scots in March, was tricked, surprised and beaten by the English at Methven in June shortly followed by an ambush from the MacDougalls while on the run to safety through the mountains of Argyll
February 7, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Over 700 years ago, during the winter of 1306, Robert the Bruce was in hiding
He had been crowned King of Scots in March, was tricked, surprised and beaten by the English at Methven in June shortly followed by an ambush from the MacDougalls while on the run to safety through the mountains of Argyll
He had been crowned King of Scots in March, was tricked, surprised and beaten by the English at Methven in June shortly followed by an ambush from the MacDougalls while on the run to safety through the mountains of Argyll
Dunvegan Castle on the Isle of Skye is the historic seat of Clan Macleod and a secure location for their most valuable treasure.
It might just look like a faded, battered bit of cloth but this is the famous Fairy Flag and the following is one of the stories of how it came to be.
It might just look like a faded, battered bit of cloth but this is the famous Fairy Flag and the following is one of the stories of how it came to be.
February 5, 2025 at 8:59 AM
Dunvegan Castle on the Isle of Skye is the historic seat of Clan Macleod and a secure location for their most valuable treasure.
It might just look like a faded, battered bit of cloth but this is the famous Fairy Flag and the following is one of the stories of how it came to be.
It might just look like a faded, battered bit of cloth but this is the famous Fairy Flag and the following is one of the stories of how it came to be.
Pitlochry is a popular place to stop and stretch the legs on the way to or from Inverness, but there's enough in this Perthshire town to make it worth spending more time exploring!
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14 Best Things To Do In Pitlochry - Complete Guide To A Scenic Highland Town - Scotland's Stories
Discover the best things to do in Pitlochry, a perfect wee town in Highland Perthshire, surrounded by beautiful scenery!
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February 4, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Pitlochry is a popular place to stop and stretch the legs on the way to or from Inverness, but there's enough in this Perthshire town to make it worth spending more time exploring!
scotlands-stories.com/things-to-do...
scotlands-stories.com/things-to-do...
Kildonan Dun sits on the East coast of the Kintyre Peninsula in Argyll, looking out over the Kilbrannan Sound towards the Isle of Arran.
Built around 2000 years ago, I bet these stone walls have some stories to tell!
Built around 2000 years ago, I bet these stone walls have some stories to tell!
February 4, 2025 at 7:43 AM
Kildonan Dun sits on the East coast of the Kintyre Peninsula in Argyll, looking out over the Kilbrannan Sound towards the Isle of Arran.
Built around 2000 years ago, I bet these stone walls have some stories to tell!
Built around 2000 years ago, I bet these stone walls have some stories to tell!
How about some Scottish Folklore to start the week off?
Have you ever heard of the Glaistig?
These legendary creatures are found mostly on the west coast, usually around rivers or lochs. Rarely seen, but often described as half woman and half goat or a lady shrouded in green.
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Have you ever heard of the Glaistig?
These legendary creatures are found mostly on the west coast, usually around rivers or lochs. Rarely seen, but often described as half woman and half goat or a lady shrouded in green.
🧵
February 3, 2025 at 9:09 AM
How about some Scottish Folklore to start the week off?
Have you ever heard of the Glaistig?
These legendary creatures are found mostly on the west coast, usually around rivers or lochs. Rarely seen, but often described as half woman and half goat or a lady shrouded in green.
🧵
Have you ever heard of the Glaistig?
These legendary creatures are found mostly on the west coast, usually around rivers or lochs. Rarely seen, but often described as half woman and half goat or a lady shrouded in green.
🧵
Welcome to Dryburgh Abbey, the most peaceful of the four great Abbeys in the Scottish Borders, nestled in beautiful countryside in loop of the River Tweed.
#ScottishHistory
#ScottishHistory
February 1, 2025 at 9:02 AM
Welcome to Dryburgh Abbey, the most peaceful of the four great Abbeys in the Scottish Borders, nestled in beautiful countryside in loop of the River Tweed.
#ScottishHistory
#ScottishHistory
Have a watch of my new YouTube video, where Molly and I head to Lanarkshire to visit Scotland's greatest warrior - James The Black Douglas!
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Visiting The Tomb Of Scotland's Fiercest Warrior - James The Black Douglas!
YouTube video by Scotland's Stories - Graeme Johncock
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January 31, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Have a watch of my new YouTube video, where Molly and I head to Lanarkshire to visit Scotland's greatest warrior - James The Black Douglas!
youtu.be/x30p4dyaL2I?...
youtu.be/x30p4dyaL2I?...
Here's a special place in Scotland for all the Australians! This is the mausoleum of Lachlan Macquarie - the Father of Australia who was born on this day in 1762.
It's found right in the middle of the Isle of Mull and rather surprisingly owned by the National Trust of Australia.
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It's found right in the middle of the Isle of Mull and rather surprisingly owned by the National Trust of Australia.
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January 31, 2025 at 8:44 AM
Here's a special place in Scotland for all the Australians! This is the mausoleum of Lachlan Macquarie - the Father of Australia who was born on this day in 1762.
It's found right in the middle of the Isle of Mull and rather surprisingly owned by the National Trust of Australia.
🧵
It's found right in the middle of the Isle of Mull and rather surprisingly owned by the National Trust of Australia.
🧵
I've got something exciting to announce!
This July 21st to 27th, I'm going to be leading 16 lucky people on a special, story-filled tour around Scotland with Scotland Folk Tours!
scotlandfolktours.com/scotland-sto...
Even if you can't make it along, a share would be very appreciated!
This July 21st to 27th, I'm going to be leading 16 lucky people on a special, story-filled tour around Scotland with Scotland Folk Tours!
scotlandfolktours.com/scotland-sto...
Even if you can't make it along, a share would be very appreciated!
January 29, 2025 at 9:29 AM
I've got something exciting to announce!
This July 21st to 27th, I'm going to be leading 16 lucky people on a special, story-filled tour around Scotland with Scotland Folk Tours!
scotlandfolktours.com/scotland-sto...
Even if you can't make it along, a share would be very appreciated!
This July 21st to 27th, I'm going to be leading 16 lucky people on a special, story-filled tour around Scotland with Scotland Folk Tours!
scotlandfolktours.com/scotland-sto...
Even if you can't make it along, a share would be very appreciated!
Here's a wild story from the incredible St Kilda archipelago. It's a tale of violence, kidnapping and severe domestic unrest...
In the early 1700s, Edinburgh-born Rachel Chiesley married James Erskine and subsequently became Lady Grange, however, their relationship didn't get off to the best start.
In the early 1700s, Edinburgh-born Rachel Chiesley married James Erskine and subsequently became Lady Grange, however, their relationship didn't get off to the best start.
January 28, 2025 at 9:04 AM
Here's a wild story from the incredible St Kilda archipelago. It's a tale of violence, kidnapping and severe domestic unrest...
In the early 1700s, Edinburgh-born Rachel Chiesley married James Erskine and subsequently became Lady Grange, however, their relationship didn't get off to the best start.
In the early 1700s, Edinburgh-born Rachel Chiesley married James Erskine and subsequently became Lady Grange, however, their relationship didn't get off to the best start.
Molly and I are taking the day to recover from a busy weekend and make some plans for new trips!
So here's a throwback to a quiet morning last year, wandering around Glencoe Lochan. You'll find this peaceful wee spot on the far side of Glencoe village where there's a car park in the woods.
So here's a throwback to a quiet morning last year, wandering around Glencoe Lochan. You'll find this peaceful wee spot on the far side of Glencoe village where there's a car park in the woods.
January 27, 2025 at 9:20 AM
Molly and I are taking the day to recover from a busy weekend and make some plans for new trips!
So here's a throwback to a quiet morning last year, wandering around Glencoe Lochan. You'll find this peaceful wee spot on the far side of Glencoe village where there's a car park in the woods.
So here's a throwback to a quiet morning last year, wandering around Glencoe Lochan. You'll find this peaceful wee spot on the far side of Glencoe village where there's a car park in the woods.