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
The Bird Gardens Scotland is located in the Scottish Borders. As well as being open to general visitors, you can also book experiences. www.youtube.com/watch?v=GU8O...
The Bird Gardens Scotland
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September 11, 2026 at 6:02 AM
The Bird Gardens Scotland is located in the Scottish Borders. As well as being open to general visitors, you can also book experiences. www.youtube.com/watch?v=GU8O...
Cake sheds are becoming a popular thing. The first one that I had come across is in Erskine, and I decided to pay it a visit. www.youtube.com/watch?v=w1DO...
The Main Baker's Cake Shed
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September 7, 2026 at 5:51 AM
Cake sheds are becoming a popular thing. The first one that I had come across is in Erskine, and I decided to pay it a visit. www.youtube.com/watch?v=w1DO...
In the Scottish Borders, there is Thirlestane Castle. It is the seat of the Earls of Lauderdale, and during the summer, it is open for tours. The tours can be booked on their website. It has been used as an Outlander filming location. www.youtube.com/watch?v=f8g8...
Another Borders Castle - Thirlestane Castle
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August 28, 2026 at 8:09 AM
In the Scottish Borders, there is Thirlestane Castle. It is the seat of the Earls of Lauderdale, and during the summer, it is open for tours. The tours can be booked on their website. It has been used as an Outlander filming location. www.youtube.com/watch?v=f8g8...
I recently spent a night in the Hazlitt Apartments. It is an apartment hotel that is located right in the centre of Paisley. www.youtube.com/watch?v=JMdl...
A Wee Sneaky Night at the Hazlitt Apartments
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August 26, 2026 at 5:55 AM
I recently spent a night in the Hazlitt Apartments. It is an apartment hotel that is located right in the centre of Paisley. www.youtube.com/watch?v=JMdl...
Close to Dunoon, there is the natural oasis of the Holy Loch Nature Reserve. It is a small nature reserve, but it is still a calming place to explore. www.youtube.com/watch?v=EXyw...
Holy Loch Nature Reserve
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August 24, 2026 at 6:06 AM
Close to Dunoon, there is the natural oasis of the Holy Loch Nature Reserve. It is a small nature reserve, but it is still a calming place to explore. www.youtube.com/watch?v=EXyw...
Within Dumfries and Galloway, there is the Kagyu Samye Ling Monastery. It is a Buddhist monastery that is open to the public. www.youtube.com/watch?v=tJCe...
Kagyu Samye Ling Monastery and Tibetan Centre
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August 19, 2026 at 6:04 AM
Within Dumfries and Galloway, there is the Kagyu Samye Ling Monastery. It is a Buddhist monastery that is open to the public. www.youtube.com/watch?v=tJCe...
On Saturday, I went to the Dunure Festival of the Sea. It's a yearly event that celebrates the village's maritime and fishing heritage. www.youtube.com/watch?v=1E0M...
Dunure's Festival of the Sea
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August 17, 2026 at 6:04 AM
On Saturday, I went to the Dunure Festival of the Sea. It's a yearly event that celebrates the village's maritime and fishing heritage. www.youtube.com/watch?v=1E0M...
Yesterday, I went to Ayr, and visited the Galeon Andalucia. It will be docked at the Ayr Harbour until the 23rd August. It is a replica of a 16th Century Spanish galleon. www.youtube.com/watch?v=4QN3...
A Visiting Spanish Galleon - Galeon Andalucia
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August 14, 2026 at 7:49 AM
Yesterday, I went to Ayr, and visited the Galeon Andalucia. It will be docked at the Ayr Harbour until the 23rd August. It is a replica of a 16th Century Spanish galleon. www.youtube.com/watch?v=4QN3...
Hidden away in the countryside near Dunblane, there is the Clan MacRae Memorial. It stands to commemorate the men of Clan MacRae who fell during the Battle of Sheriffmuir, which was fought in 1715. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fnfd...
Clan MacRae Memorial at the Battle of Sheriffmuir
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August 10, 2026 at 6:06 AM
Hidden away in the countryside near Dunblane, there is the Clan MacRae Memorial. It stands to commemorate the men of Clan MacRae who fell during the Battle of Sheriffmuir, which was fought in 1715. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fnfd...
Hidden away on the edge of Arbroath, there is the St Vigeans Museum of Carved Stones. It houses a collection of Pictish standing stones, which were found in the grounds of St Vigeans parish church. www.youtube.com/watch?v=N5Av...
St Vigeans Museum of Carved Stones
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August 7, 2026 at 5:52 AM
Hidden away on the edge of Arbroath, there is the St Vigeans Museum of Carved Stones. It houses a collection of Pictish standing stones, which were found in the grounds of St Vigeans parish church. www.youtube.com/watch?v=N5Av...
On my recent trip to Dundee, I paid a visit to the Bridgeview Station Restaurant. It stands on the banks of the River Tay, with views of the Tay Bridge. www.youtube.com/watch?v=ze89...
Bridgeview Station Retaurant, Dundee
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August 5, 2026 at 9:37 AM
On my recent trip to Dundee, I paid a visit to the Bridgeview Station Restaurant. It stands on the banks of the River Tay, with views of the Tay Bridge. www.youtube.com/watch?v=ze89...
In the town of Darvel, East Ayrshire, there is a prehistoric monument. It is called the Dagon Stone. www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Rf_...
A Prehistoric Monument - The Dagon Stone, Darvel
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August 3, 2026 at 6:06 AM
In the town of Darvel, East Ayrshire, there is a prehistoric monument. It is called the Dagon Stone. www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Rf_...
Loudoun Hill overlooks the Irvine Valley, and it also overlooks one of the lesser known battles of the Scottish Wars of Independence - the Battle of Loudoun Hill, which was fought in 1307. www.youtube.com/watch?v=wpYC...
One of Scotland's Lesser Known Battles - Loudoun Hill
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July 29, 2026 at 4:52 PM
Loudoun Hill overlooks the Irvine Valley, and it also overlooks one of the lesser known battles of the Scottish Wars of Independence - the Battle of Loudoun Hill, which was fought in 1307. www.youtube.com/watch?v=wpYC...
I recently went on a tour of the Dundee Vaults, with DD Tours. They offer a number of different tours of Dundee on their website. www.youtube.com/watch?v=DrNH...
Dundee's Dark Side with DD Tours
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July 27, 2026 at 6:51 AM
I recently went on a tour of the Dundee Vaults, with DD Tours. They offer a number of different tours of Dundee on their website. www.youtube.com/watch?v=DrNH...
This cause is close to my heart - please sign. We need to see the Mac fully restored to how it was, before the fires: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/fu...
Fully and Faithfully Restore ‘The Mack’
The future international credibility of Glasgow and Scotland in the fields of architecture, education and culture will depend on the delivery of an accurate, faithful and honest restoration of Mackint...
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July 26, 2026 at 6:19 PM
This cause is close to my heart - please sign. We need to see the Mac fully restored to how it was, before the fires: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/fu...
Recently, a replica of the PS Comet was unveiled in Port Glasgow. The PS Comet used to sail on the Clyde, going between Glasgow and Helensburgh. www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvad...
A Memorial to the PS Comet
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July 24, 2026 at 6:04 AM
Recently, a replica of the PS Comet was unveiled in Port Glasgow. The PS Comet used to sail on the Clyde, going between Glasgow and Helensburgh. www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvad...
I've been wanting to film a night stay in the Hazlitt Apartments, in Paisley, for awhile now. I've finally booked myself a night stay.
July 23, 2026 at 8:53 PM
I've been wanting to film a night stay in the Hazlitt Apartments, in Paisley, for awhile now. I've finally booked myself a night stay.
In the centre of Stranraer, there is St John's Tower. It has gone through a number of uses through the centuries, and it is currently used as the town's museum. www.youtube.com/watch?v=CBvp...
St John's Tower, Stranraer
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July 22, 2026 at 6:01 AM
In the centre of Stranraer, there is St John's Tower. It has gone through a number of uses through the centuries, and it is currently used as the town's museum. www.youtube.com/watch?v=CBvp...
Hidden away in the grounds of Historic Kilmun, there is a very significant burial. www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Z1z...
Elizabeth Blackwell, Britain's First Female Doctor Short
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July 21, 2026 at 3:14 PM
Hidden away in the grounds of Historic Kilmun, there is a very significant burial. www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Z1z...
The ruins of Hailes Castle are hidden away in the Lothian countryside. It was once the home of James Hepburn, who was the third husband of Mary, Queen of Scots. www.youtube.com/watch?v=GcCn...
Lets Explore Hailes Castle
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July 17, 2026 at 6:02 AM
The ruins of Hailes Castle are hidden away in the Lothian countryside. It was once the home of James Hepburn, who was the third husband of Mary, Queen of Scots. www.youtube.com/watch?v=GcCn...
I recently visited Clydebank in order to go to McMonagles chippy boat. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Le0m...
A Chippy Boat - McMonagles Fish & Chip
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July 15, 2026 at 9:00 PM
I recently visited Clydebank in order to go to McMonagles chippy boat. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Le0m...
Castle Kennedy Gardens is a beautiful place to visit and explore in Dumfries and Galloway. The formals gardens surround the remains of Castle Kennedy. www.youtube.com/watch?v=V7xv...
Scotland's Hidden Treasure - Castle Kennedy Gardens
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July 13, 2026 at 6:17 AM
Castle Kennedy Gardens is a beautiful place to visit and explore in Dumfries and Galloway. The formals gardens surround the remains of Castle Kennedy. www.youtube.com/watch?v=V7xv...
The Ardgowan Distillery stands next to the road to Inverkip. It is a new whisky distillery, but you can still go on a tour. www.youtube.com/watch?v=03rs...
Ardgowan Whisky Disillery
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July 8, 2026 at 6:15 AM
The Ardgowan Distillery stands next to the road to Inverkip. It is a new whisky distillery, but you can still go on a tour. www.youtube.com/watch?v=03rs...
Something that seems to be becoming popular, is the trinket trove. There is one in Paisley, so I paid it a visit. www.youtube.com/watch?v=vPuE...
Being Whimsical - the Paisley Trinket Trove
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July 3, 2026 at 6:05 AM
Something that seems to be becoming popular, is the trinket trove. There is one in Paisley, so I paid it a visit. www.youtube.com/watch?v=vPuE...
Souter's Inn stands in the centre of Kirkoswald, in South Ayrshire. It also stands on the site of the school that Robert Burns briefly attended in the summer of 1775. www.youtube.com/watch?v=ECKI...
Dinning in Burns Country - Souter's Inn
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July 1, 2026 at 7:55 AM
Souter's Inn stands in the centre of Kirkoswald, in South Ayrshire. It also stands on the site of the school that Robert Burns briefly attended in the summer of 1775. www.youtube.com/watch?v=ECKI...