The Wandering Medievalist

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Finally, a castle – Doune

For my first featured castle, Doune was an obvious choice. Located not far from Stirling, it sits in a lovely wooded area by a river, and is easily recognised from a number of movies and TV shows including Monty Python and the Holy Grail, Outlander, Outlaw/King, Game of Thrones, and more. It also holds many…
Eden Estuary and Kincaple walk

I had every intention today of diving in with a castle post, but the gorgeous weather inspired me instead to take and then write about one of my favourite walks for when it is sunny but time, transportation or inclination prevent me from wandering further afield. The walk is about a 1 1/2 miles if…
Alva Glen walk

This walk will always have fond memories for me as one of the first we took after being allowed to leave our local area as Covid restrictions eased in summer 2020. The walk takes you up through one of the many lovely glens in the Ochils, where if you are determined enough, you can climb…
Inchcolm Abbey – a good place to start

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…
Getting started – welcome to my blog

A short and sweet introduction