On D-Day, amidst the thunder of gunfire and crashing waves, one man walked into history armed only with a kilt, a set of bagpipes, and unshakable courage. Bill Millin’s defiance turned the chaos of battle into the sound of Scotland itself, echoing from Sword Beach to Pegasus

Meet Mirror Man, a silent figure standing waist-deep in Loch Earn. Officially titled “Still” and created by artist Rob Mulholland, he reflects the landscape, the weather, and anyone who stops to look twice. Set against the ever-changing skies of the Highlands,he somehow feels

Glencoe from the skies! #glencoe #scotland #mountains #andythehighlander #highlandertours

The Scottish Great Kilt and the Indian Sari may come from different parts of the world, but both are powerful symbols of cultural heritage. After I posted my first ‘kilt video’ I had lots of comments mentioning that there were similarities between the Great Kilt and the Sari,

St Conan’s Kirk is one of those places that feels straight out of a fairytale! Perched right on the banks of Loch Awe, surrounded by Highland beauty, and filled with history, mystery, and a real sense of wonder. Tucked away in the village of Lochawe, the Kirk draws visitors

This is a traditional Gaelic love song called “Cadal cha dèan mi” which translates to “Sleep I cannot get”. A tragic song, it tells the story of a woman who lost her love, when he was drowned at sea. She describes climbing Càrn Bàn to see the Point of Stoer, from which her

It’s been 2 years since I made this video on Greyfriars Bobby! It’s one of my favourite stories so I wanted to reshare it for those who didn’t see it the first time! The problem with a great story is that sometimes it can be difficult to separate fact from fiction. Historian

The people of Culross have ‘yearned for the mines’ as early as the late 1500’s, when the world’s first undersea coal mine was built, right here in Scotland. This is the Moat Pit in Culross, also known as the “Coal Mine in the Sea.” Around 1590, Sir George Bruce of Carnock built

Culross is full of ghost stories, here’s one about the man in the funny collar.. Have you ever had any spooky experiences that could can’t explain? #ghoststory #culross #scotland #andythehighlander #culrosspalace

What a day for a hike up Ben A’an! #benaan #scotland #sunshine #andythehighlander #visitscotland

It’s that time of year again! Happy Star Wars day and May the 4th be with you. #starwarsday #maythe4th #andythehighlander #scotland #outlander

The torch on my phone was clearly bewitched!! Here’s another wee look inside Culross Palace and the protection marks which can be found on some of the fireplaces inside. Today Culross is known as one of the most haunted towns in Scotland with a turbulent history which dates

Re-sharing this wee video as we have 3 spaces left on my next group tour this Friday the 2nd of May! Step into the world of Outlander on my signature one-day tour. Visit some of Scotland’s most iconic Outlander filming locations, uncover the real history behind them, and hear

I had the chance to see a replica of one of Scotland’s oldest surviving pieces of cloth, often called the “Falkirk Tartan” or “Falkirk Sett.” Discovered in Falkirk in 1933, it was found carefully stuffed into a pot alongside over 2000 Roman silver coins, buried around the 3rd

Here’s a wee peek inside the Principal Strangers bedchamber at Culross Palace! Does anyone else think 4 poster beds should make a comeback?? Have a great weekend everyone! #culross #scotland #culrosspalace #andythehighlander #history

While most people have heard of Hadrian’s Wall… this was the real edge of the Roman Empire in Britain, welcome to the Antonine Wall. This is Silvanus — a modern sculpture with ancient roots, perched along the path of the Antonine Wall at Croy Hill. In Roman mythology, Silvanus

Welcome to the High Hall of Culross Palace, a place that has witnessed centuries of Scottish history and a fair bit of Outlander drama too. Fans of the show will recognise this room from Season 2, Episode 11, where it appears as part of Derby, England, the furthest point reached

Have a fantastic Easter weekend from the Highlander Tours team and me! We’re enjoying some family time and a wee break from social media this weekend! In the meantime, enjoy a wee visit to Abercorn Churchyard, home to some of our favourite gravestones. Outlander fans, can you

Welcome to the Great Hall of Blackness Castle! This mighty hall once echoed with the clatter of feasts, the roar of fire, and the melodies of minstrels playing above in the gallery. Perched high above the guests, these musicians provided the medieval version of surround sound

Today is the 279th anniversary of the battle of Culloden, may those who died never be forgotten. #culloden