A Scottish Odyssey
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I explore Scotland as much as I can. I film my adventures, and upload the videos onto YouTube, at www.youtube.com/c/ascottishodyssey
Within the grounds of Caird Park, in Dundee, stands Mains Castle. It is used for weddings and events. www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ncp...
Mains Castle, Dundee
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December 26, 2025 at 9:18 AM
Within the grounds of Caird Park, in Dundee, stands Mains Castle. It is used for weddings and events. www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ncp...
When I was in Dundee, I went to the Dundee Christmas Market. www.youtube.com/watch?v=auZP...
Merry Christmas from Dundee Christmas Market
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December 24, 2025 at 8:44 AM
When I was in Dundee, I went to the Dundee Christmas Market. www.youtube.com/watch?v=auZP...
Dudhope Castle stands within Dudhope Park, in Dundee, which is on the lower slopes of the Dundee Law. The castle itself is now used as offices and a conference centre. www.youtube.com/watch?v=JvRp...
Another of Dundee's Castles - Dudhope Castle
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December 22, 2025 at 7:03 AM
Dudhope Castle stands within Dudhope Park, in Dundee, which is on the lower slopes of the Dundee Law. The castle itself is now used as offices and a conference centre. www.youtube.com/watch?v=JvRp...
On my recent visit to Edinburgh, I visited the Museum of Magic, Fortune-telling and Witchcraft. It is located just off the Royal Mile, and not far from the John Knox House. www.youtube.com/watch?v=NN5d...
Museum of Magic, Fortune-Telling and Witchcraft
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December 15, 2025 at 8:57 PM
On my recent visit to Edinburgh, I visited the Museum of Magic, Fortune-telling and Witchcraft. It is located just off the Royal Mile, and not far from the John Knox House. www.youtube.com/watch?v=NN5d...
I recently visited the Failte Restaurant, in Barrhead, East Renfrewshire. They create Indian-Scottish fusion dishes. www.youtube.com/watch?v=-G5b...
Welcome to Failte Restaurant
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December 8, 2025 at 7:05 AM
I recently visited the Failte Restaurant, in Barrhead, East Renfrewshire. They create Indian-Scottish fusion dishes. www.youtube.com/watch?v=-G5b...
I paid a visit to the Helix Park, near Falkirk, to see the Kelpies light up. This happens every night, from sunset to dawn. www.youtube.com/watch?v=cfNk...
Seeing the Kelpies Lit Up
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December 5, 2025 at 8:41 AM
I paid a visit to the Helix Park, near Falkirk, to see the Kelpies light up. This happens every night, from sunset to dawn. www.youtube.com/watch?v=cfNk...
I went to the Winter Wonderland on Glasgow Green. #christmas #winterwonderland www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Cbc...
Christmas Has Come to Glasgow Green
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December 3, 2025 at 7:16 AM
I went to the Winter Wonderland on Glasgow Green. #christmas #winterwonderland www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Cbc...
On a recent return trip to Montrose, for the Angus BookFest, I stayed in the George Hotel. I filmed a video of my stay. www.youtube.com/watch?v=_sK9...
A Return to the George Hotel
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December 1, 2025 at 7:07 AM
On a recent return trip to Montrose, for the Angus BookFest, I stayed in the George Hotel. I filmed a video of my stay. www.youtube.com/watch?v=_sK9...
On a recent trip to Montrose, I stopped off in Arbroath, and visited what I thought was going to be the Arbroath Art Gallery. When I visited, I realised that the art work was in with the Arbroath Library, and hung amongst the book stacks. www.youtube.com/watch?v=43XV...
Not What I Was Expecting - Arbroath Art Gallery
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November 26, 2025 at 9:43 AM
On a recent trip to Montrose, I stopped off in Arbroath, and visited what I thought was going to be the Arbroath Art Gallery. When I visited, I realised that the art work was in with the Arbroath Library, and hung amongst the book stacks. www.youtube.com/watch?v=43XV...
While heading up to Montrose for the Angus BookFest, I stopped off in Dundee, to see Claypotts Castle. It is in the care of Historic Scotland, and is surrounded by housing. Most people probably drive by it, without realising that it's there. www.youtube.com/watch?v=AZBT...
Dundee's Hidden Castle - Claypotts Castle
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November 24, 2025 at 8:53 AM
While heading up to Montrose for the Angus BookFest, I stopped off in Dundee, to see Claypotts Castle. It is in the care of Historic Scotland, and is surrounded by housing. Most people probably drive by it, without realising that it's there. www.youtube.com/watch?v=AZBT...
I went to the Christmas Lights Switch On in Paisley. There was an amazing turn out for the event. #christmas #scotland www.youtube.com/watch?v=w5pF...
Paisley Christmas Light Switch On
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November 21, 2025 at 8:12 AM
I went to the Christmas Lights Switch On in Paisley. There was an amazing turn out for the event. #christmas #scotland www.youtube.com/watch?v=w5pF...
Trying to get into the Christmas spirit, I went to the St Enoch's Square Christmas Market in Glasgow. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pirm...
Looking For Christmas Spirit - St Enoch's Square Christmas Market
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November 17, 2025 at 7:09 AM
Trying to get into the Christmas spirit, I went to the St Enoch's Square Christmas Market in Glasgow. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pirm...
I finally managed to visit the Grangemouth Heritage Centre. It is run by volunteers, and it celebrates Grangemouth's history. www.youtube.com/watch?v=bdxJ...
I Finally Managed to Visit the Grangemouth Heritage Centre
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November 14, 2025 at 6:43 AM
I finally managed to visit the Grangemouth Heritage Centre. It is run by volunteers, and it celebrates Grangemouth's history. www.youtube.com/watch?v=bdxJ...
After the recent rains, the Hamills Waterfall was putting on a show. www.youtube.com/shorts/EDXqd...
Hamills Waterfall
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November 13, 2025 at 6:23 PM
After the recent rains, the Hamills Waterfall was putting on a show. www.youtube.com/shorts/EDXqd...
The Zetland Pantry is in Grangemouth. It's a lovely wee place to treat yourself to some lunch. www.youtube.com/watch?v=mOlB...
Zetland Pantry in Grangemouth
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November 12, 2025 at 7:01 AM
The Zetland Pantry is in Grangemouth. It's a lovely wee place to treat yourself to some lunch. www.youtube.com/watch?v=mOlB...
I recently visited an icon on the M8 - the Kirk o' Shotts. It is also known as Shottskirk, or the M8 Kirk. It overlooks the M8, close to the Harthill Services. www.youtube.com/watch?v=sbGV...
An Icon of the M8 - Shottskirk
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November 10, 2025 at 7:20 AM
I recently visited an icon on the M8 - the Kirk o' Shotts. It is also known as Shottskirk, or the M8 Kirk. It overlooks the M8, close to the Harthill Services. www.youtube.com/watch?v=sbGV...
I tried to visit the Grangemouth Heritage Centre, but I think that I just missed it. So, I went for a wee wander around the centre of Grangemouth instead. www.youtube.com/watch?v=LEPP...
Grangemouth Heritage Centre
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November 7, 2025 at 7:01 AM
I tried to visit the Grangemouth Heritage Centre, but I think that I just missed it. So, I went for a wee wander around the centre of Grangemouth instead. www.youtube.com/watch?v=LEPP...
I recently visited Bare Bones Chocolate, and treated myself to some of their lovely hot chocolate. #chocolate #glasgow www.youtube.com/watch?v=xMUs...
Bare Bones Chocolate
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November 5, 2025 at 3:07 PM
I recently visited Bare Bones Chocolate, and treated myself to some of their lovely hot chocolate. #chocolate #glasgow www.youtube.com/watch?v=xMUs...
Again, I attended the Paisley Halloween Festival. I can't believe that this has been going on since 2014. Where does the time go? www.youtube.com/watch?v=DpIv...
Paisley Halloween Festival 2025
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October 31, 2025 at 8:45 AM
Again, I attended the Paisley Halloween Festival. I can't believe that this has been going on since 2014. Where does the time go? www.youtube.com/watch?v=DpIv...
On the run up to Halloween, I went to the Tam o'Shanter Experience, in Rozelle House, Ayr. It was based around the poem, Tam o'Shanter, and is a fun wee Halloween event, especially for kids. #halloween www.youtube.com/watch?v=uQpt...
The Tam o'Shanter Experience at Rozelle House
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October 27, 2025 at 6:42 AM
On the run up to Halloween, I went to the Tam o'Shanter Experience, in Rozelle House, Ayr. It was based around the poem, Tam o'Shanter, and is a fun wee Halloween event, especially for kids. #halloween www.youtube.com/watch?v=uQpt...
It's Noe Coffee stands on Causeyside Street, Paisley, near the junction with Gordon Street. It's a lovely wee cafe. www.youtube.com/watch?v=pJMZ...
A Return Visit to It's Noe Coffee
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October 22, 2025 at 9:02 AM
It's Noe Coffee stands on Causeyside Street, Paisley, near the junction with Gordon Street. It's a lovely wee cafe. www.youtube.com/watch?v=pJMZ...
Within the Luss Glen, you will find the Loch Lomond Faerie Trail. During October, it becomes the Halloween Trail. It's about a mile long trail, and at the end, there is the pumpkin patch. www.youtube.com/watch?v=HPCN...
Ghosties and Ghouls on the Loch Lomond Halloween Trail
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October 20, 2025 at 6:12 AM
Within the Luss Glen, you will find the Loch Lomond Faerie Trail. During October, it becomes the Halloween Trail. It's about a mile long trail, and at the end, there is the pumpkin patch. www.youtube.com/watch?v=HPCN...
The Pass of Killiecrankie is said to be Scotland's bloodiest battlefield, and it is where Bonnie Dundee was killed. It is also said to be haunted. www.youtube.com/watch?v=gYqi...
Scotland's Bloodiest Battlefield - The Pass of Killiecrankie
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October 17, 2025 at 5:56 AM
The Pass of Killiecrankie is said to be Scotland's bloodiest battlefield, and it is where Bonnie Dundee was killed. It is also said to be haunted. www.youtube.com/watch?v=gYqi...
Not far from the village of Pitlochry, there is the Linn of Tummel Trail. It is a beautiful place to go for a walk. www.youtube.com/watch?v=o5LF...
Catching Ghostly Activity While Trying to Find the Linn of Tummel
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October 15, 2025 at 6:09 AM
Not far from the village of Pitlochry, there is the Linn of Tummel Trail. It is a beautiful place to go for a walk. www.youtube.com/watch?v=o5LF...
At the weekend, I visited the Faskally Woods, near Pitlochry. While I was there I saw some of the lights shows for the Enchanted Forest. Even though it was still during the day, it still looked impressive. I want to go back next year, to see it during the darker hours www.youtube.com/watch?v=86dj...
The Enchanted Forest at Falskally Woods
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October 13, 2025 at 7:49 AM
At the weekend, I visited the Faskally Woods, near Pitlochry. While I was there I saw some of the lights shows for the Enchanted Forest. Even though it was still during the day, it still looked impressive. I want to go back next year, to see it during the darker hours www.youtube.com/watch?v=86dj...