Hi everybody, “Oban and Mull”: two magical names that still set me dreaming. They bring back memories of the crossing from Oban’s busy harbour to Craignure, on the Isle of Mull. Come aboard and follow the shoreline with me, where ancient castles, lonely islets and steadfast lighthouses keep watch over a passage steeped in history and legend. But this … Continue reading →
From a 17th-century Scottish castle to a family restaurant in Montreal, the name Braemar travelled across the Atlantic through memory, affection and family history. Discover how Braemar Castle became part of my own Scottish-Canadian story.
Continue reading →Sometimes a story waits patiently on a bookshelf until the right moment arrives for us to read it. A few days ago, I was leafing through an old issue of SCOTS – Celebrating Scottish Heritage, Number Seven, published around the year 2000. Among the stories announced on its cover was one that caught my attention: The Lady Saltoun. Inside, editor … Continue reading →
Dear readers. I hope you’re enjoying the summer and keeping well, far from the heatwaves and devastating wildfires we are currently experiencing in France., and that you’re ready to embark on another fascinating Scottish adventure. It is always a real pleasure to share new stories with you. The title of this post has probably already given you a clue about … Continue reading →
Scotland’s story reaches far beyond its shores. Discover the enduring friendship between Scotland and Canada through shared history, Highland Games, Scottish ancestry, and my own family’s connection to this remarkable country. Join me as we celebrate the traditions, landscapes, and friendships that continue to unite both nations across the Atlantic.
Continue reading →A haunting Scottish tale by Theresa Breslin, Whispers in the Graveyard follows Solomon, a dyslexic boy who finds refuge in an ancient kirkyard. When dark forces are unleashed after a rowan tree is removed, he must face supernatural dangers, uncover secrets from the past, and discover his own courage. A gripping blend of Scottish folklore, history, and hope.
Continue reading →Sometimes, the stories we publish on Scotiana begin long before the writing itself. A few days ago, I was speaking with our webmaster, Jean Liboiron, someone I’ve had the pleasure of working with since 2014. We were reflecting on one of Scotiana’s popular articles, about the once smallest village in Canada, New Glasgow. That story, rooted in local history and … Continue reading →
Discover the Isle of Iona, one of Scotland’s most spiritual and beautiful islands, where ancient history, sacred sites, and stunning Hebridean landscapes come together in a place of pilgrimage and reflection.
Continue reading →Sir Walter Scott played a key role in Scotland’s tartan revival, helping to turn tartan into a powerful national symbol during King George IV’s historic visit to Edinburgh in 1822.
Continue reading →Discover the story of John Smith & Son, Glasgow’s legendary bookshop, and its lasting place in the city’s literary and cultural history.
Continue reading →Celebrate Hogmanay with the spirit of the Loony Dook, Scotland’s chilly New Year’s Day plunge that brings warmth, laughter, and community to the winter festivities.
Continue reading →Explore the best of R.B. Cunninghame Graham’s Scottish Sketches, a vivid body of work that captures Scotland’s landscapes, people, traditions, and social life in rich literary detail.
Continue reading →Follow the journey from Loch Croispol to Nova Scotia’s Gaelic shores, exploring the enduring connections between Scotland’s Highlands and the Gaelic communities of Canada.
Continue reading →Inchmahome Priory, a serene 13th-century Augustinian priory on an island in Lake of Menteith, part of Scotland’s route of sacred sites with its rich history and royal connections.
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