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Well, April seems like a lifetime ago now .... however we’re still blessed that life goes on here with four seasons in one day on occasion.

Here’s a chance to look back at the great piece from our friends at Scotland Shop who hailed us as their Clan if the Month. Great interview with the Chief in there if you missed it the first time.

Join us as we explore one of Scotland's oldest clans, and uncover the history of April's Clan of the Month, Clan Gunn. One costly but indecisive battle occurred at Harpsdale near Thurso, in 1426.Ackergill Tower - Home of Clan KeithFollowing years of onslaught from rival clans, Gunn of Ulbster,…

Here's the permitted travel times for Campervans and Caravenettes to be travelling on the Northern Fury Road 500 for this week beginning Monday 3rd of August.

Sunday 2nd August - 8pm

Online viewable concert from the North including music from Gordon Gunn. To watch this amazing event click the link below - enjoy

https://fiddle-online.com/concerts/northern.php

Great Scottish musicians from Orkney, Shetland, and Aberdeenshire share their music in concert online.

Lady Gunn's latest blog is available.

Bunty has put pen to paper to describe the Life up North during these strange Covid times. Read more via the link below

https://www.clangunnsociety.org/blogs-north/

Blogs from the North Click the links below to read all of Bunty’s Blogs

The bid to secure World Heritage Site status for the Flow Country took huge step forward today as the UK government pledged its support.

"WARNING TO VISITORS TO SCOTLAND"

We have been asked by the SHPS ( Scottish Haggis Protection Society) to warn people about the dangers of Haggis Laying Season.
The last two weeks of July and the month of August are when Haggi are particularly dangerous, while protecting their newly hatched Hagglets.

If you spot a brood while you are out and about exploring , please do KEEP A SAFE DISTANCE!
Coastal Haggi can be particularly vicious and give you a Nasty peck, they are very fast swimmers.

But the worst ones are the rarely seen *Galloway* Belted Haggi , they live in the hills and can run particularly quickly for the species.

Also watch out now for *Urban* Haggi that due to changes in modern agricultural practice , come into the town's and villages to look for turnips, (their favourite food).

There are many rumours that Avon skin so soft is a good Haggi Repellent - THIS IS NOT TRUE , Every one locally knows the only thing that keeps them way is if you suck plenty of Moffat Toffee or play loud Bagpipe music!
PLEASE DO BE CAREFUL.

'Another warning, Scottish people love nothing more than a good laugh' -
Source - ***UPDATE*** The original author of this has been in touch to reclaim his piece, Thank you Robin Baird, written 2015. (**info now back to original) shared from Rosalind McGuckin (Kelso)

#Haggis #OnlyInScotland #WeLoveASenseOfHumour #Kelso #VisitKelso ... See more

A useful reminder from our friends at North Coast 500

https://www.northcoast500.com/top-tips-hitting-route/leave-no-trace/

Give your litter a lift, take it home! Whether you are travelling by car, bicycle, motorcycle, campervan, motorhome or foot, it is your responsibility to dispose of your waste responsibly. Keep Scotland Beautiful reports that 50 tonnes of litter is abandoned on Scotland’s roadsides each month, muc...

Amazing documentary following local vets working Caithness

The documentary series The Highland Vet, set in Caithness, has become the most popular show on 5Select.

Online show - great way to stay in touch with Caithness

Unveiling of the Inaugural Glass, Meet the Future Festival 3 July -17 July 2020 Northlands Creative Glass GMTF UNVEILS ITS AMBITIOUS AND DIVERSE FILM PROGRAMME REFLECTING TODAYS GLASS COMMUNITY Scotland's arts links with Japan are being supported by over £100,000 from a partnership between British ...

Some amazing and skillfull work from Macnab Knives just down the road in Montrose!

Definitely worth a look at the photos on the page. Great craftsmanship!

https://www.facebook.com/macnabknives/

Macnab Knives is dedicated to making high quality, handmade, bespoke knives. Each knife is unique and can be custom made to suit clients needs.
Made in a shed in Scotland.
All antler sourced locally