In honor of National Castle Month, our Got Wanderlust image is of a most dramatic and evocative shot of Dunnottar Castle clinging precariously to the cliffs near Stone Haven in northeastern Scotland. This craggy outcrop has been inhabited since Pictish times (5000 BC to 700 AD) although an exact date is not known. In the 5th Century St Ninian brought Christianity [...]
Throughout February, our Got Wanderlust pictures celebrate National Castle Month! We kick things off in the country of Wales, where some of the world's most spectacular and best preserved medieval castles exist. Our picture is of - a medieval fortress in north-west Wales cared for by Cadw, the Welsh Government's historic environment service. The current stone structure [...]
Castles. Castilles. Châteaux. Whatever you call them, February is the month we celebrate the formidable fortresses. Say the word "castle" and some people are instantly transported to Cinderella's fairytale Châteaux at Disneyland, while others instinctively think of the hulking ruins dotting the English countryside or sprawling along the Rhine River. During National Castle Month, Wanderlust Tours takes [...]
On Jan 25, Scotland celebrates their National Poet, Robert Burns, with a traditional Burns Night Supper of haggis, 'neeps and tatties, wee drams of whisky, and lively readings of the great bard's poetry, including "Address to the Haggis". Below, you can read author and Wanderlust Tours owner, Shawnie Kelley's article, Ode to the Haggis, as [...]
The years following Scotland’s independence, Edinburgh Castle grew into a true royal residence. Robert the Bruce’s son, David II (1356-71) rebuilt the castle. Well-House Tower was built to protect the water supply, allowing occupants to hold out during long sieges. In 1367, he commissioned the massive L-shaped tower, now known as David’s Tower, but would not live to see [...]
This Wanderlust Wednesday, we're feeling all wanderlusty for Scotland. Today’s picture is of a wintery day in Fort William with Ben Nevis as the backdrop Photo Copyright: Shawnie Kelley
Feeling all Wanderlusty for Scotland. This dreamy shot is of Glencoe, Scotland’s most famous and scenic glen. It is also arguably Scotland’s most historic glen, and it was recently voted the country's most romantic glen. Glencoe is not only a popular place for hillwalking and mountaineering, it is also an ideal base from which to [...]
"Reflections on 9/11: from Edinbugh, Scotland" was written by Wanderlust Tours founder, Shawnie Kelley as she planned to return to the States on 9-11 Balmoral Hotel, Edinburgh This photo was taken on September 11, 2001 in Edinburgh, Scotland where I was living and was supposed to fly back to the States that same day. But needless [...]
