I thought it perhaps wisest to start my blog in the same place I started my Instagram account – the stunning Inchcolm Abbey, a medieval abbey founded in the 12th century on a island in the Firth of Forth, not far from Edinburgh. The island is still relatively easily accessible for day trips via a fantastic series of tours leaving from South Queensferry.
The island is also home to the ruins of World War II defences and a large colony of seagulls, as well as some local seals.
We used the Maid of the Forth which allows you about 90 minutes to explore the island in your own time before the next boat back – there are limited refreshment options available and a small shop. The boat tour itself takes you back under the three bridges crossing the Forth – rail and two road bridges – and is incredibly informative about the local area.
But for me, it is all about the abbey…
The Wandering Medievalist 
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