Anyone arriving at the main ferry terminal in Baile Bhòid (Rothesay) can’t help but notice the seaside-retro grandness of this small island town. 150 years ago water was the motorway, and the unique streetscape reflects the island response to the vast numbers of tourists who crammed onto paddle steamers to come ‘doon the watter’
Destination Archaeology
Travel back into Scotland’s past with our guides to unmissable archaeological sites and discoveries by region
Six of the Best Ancient Sites on Eilean Arainn (Isle of Arran)
Eilean Arainn (Isle of Arran) is packed with prehistoric sites. Their accessibility, however, ranges from ‘ok with stout shoes, a mac and midge repellent’ to ‘a detailed map, compass, ice picks and Mountain Rescue on speed dial’. This is a guide for the former.
Discovering Tiriodh (Tiree), the Land Below the Waves
The island of Tiriodh (Tiree) has been inhabited for thousands of years, but nineteenth-century land clearances and the ever-changing sand blow has meant that in the past, archaeological finds have been elusive.
Shetland’s Unique Sites Hiding in Plain Sight
When we think of Shetland, we’re often drawn to the wildness, the wool or the ponies. But these islands are also home to some of the most finely preserved sites in the UK spanning around 6,000 years of human activity; some of which are on the beaten track and some which require a more adventurous…
At the Water’s Edge: Top Archaeological Sites in Caithness
As we all know, water is something that Scottish people truly embrace and enjoy. Whether that is being rained on, going for a bit of open swimming or, well, getting rained on, we love it!
Historic Hotspots on Ìle (Islay)
Thinking of heading west? Take a look at these three archaeological hotspots in Ìle featuring whisky, walking, and even a castle thrown in for good measure.
