Scottish weather is part of the experience, and light rain can add atmosphere. However, if official weather warnings or conditions make the walk uncomfortable or unsafe, the tour will be cancelled and a full refund issued.
Dufftown Clock Tower, Dufftown, Scotland
Dufftown is not just a village. It is a place of stories.
Stone and river.
Memory and retelling.
Lives lived, and lives remembered.
All the Magic and Mayhem in between.
This 2 or 3-hour storytelling walk invites you into the deeper layers of Dufftown and its surrounding landscape, where folklore, history, and human experience meet.
We begin at the heart of the village, where stories of fate and consequence still echo. From there, we move outward, not just through place, but through the folklore, lives and events that have lingered here, and those carried into it from the wider region.
As we walk, the past unfolds in fragments. Tales of loyalty and loss. Of choices made, and those taken away. Of love that endured, and love that did not. Some are rooted in this place, others are drawn from the surrounding Highlands, each connected in different ways to the land beneath our feet.
The river offers its own thread, where older stories rise to the surface, and the landscape begins to speak in a different language. Further on, we touch on older presences, forces that shape the land and the seasons, and the quiet sense that not all stories belong neatly to one time or place.
If you choose the longer walk, the landscape opens further still, and the stories widen with it. Old tales carried across Aberdeenshire, and glimpses of what lies just beyond the everyday.
This is not an everyday tour.
It is a story-led walk through layered ground.
A chance to notice how lives, legends, and landscape intertwine.
If you are drawn to folklore, human stories, and experiencing a place beyond what is immediately visible, you are warmly invited to step into the story.
Duration: approx. 2 – 2.5 hours
Pace: Unhurried, with regular pauses
Group Size: Small and intimate
Age Guidance: Suitable for ages 14 and over. The themes explored include folklore, history, and reflective storytelling that are best suited to older children and adults.
Terrain: Easy walking routes with some uneven ground
Bring: Comfortable footwear, weather-appropriate layers, and curiosity
Weather: As we walk in Highland weather, drizzle can add atmosphere. However, in the event of official weather warnings or heavy rain, the tour will be cancelled and a full refund issued.
If scheduled dates don’t suit, you’re welcome to get in touch. As I’m based in Dufftown, I can often offer additional story walks on days I am not working, subject to availability, a minimum of 2 people, and 48 hours’ notice.
I accept cancellations:
• Full refund up to 7 days before
• 50% refund within 7 days
• No refund within 48 hours
Weather cancellations from our end:
• Full refund or option to transfer
For full details, see Terms & Conditions
Scottish weather is part of the experience, and light rain can add atmosphere. However, if official weather warnings or conditions make the walk uncomfortable or unsafe, the tour will be cancelled and a full refund issued.
The walk lasts approximately three hours in total, with around 1-2 hours (depending on if you choose the 2-3 hour walk) of gentle, meandering walking. We pause regularly for storytelling and reflection. The route includes a gradual incline at the beginning and mostly easy paths thereafter.
Please wear comfortable footwear suitable for uneven ground and dress in layers. Highland weather can change quickly, so it is wise to come prepared for rain, wind, or sunshine.
The walk is suitable for ages 14 and over. Themes explored include folklore, history, and reflective storytelling that are best suited to older children and adults.
All public tours are conducted in English.
Yes. Private and bespoke tours can be arranged for groups wishing to explore a particular location, theme, or strand of Scottish folklore. These need to be arranged several weeks in advance. Please enquire to discuss availability.
• More than 7 days before the tour: Full refund
• 2–7 days before: 50% refund
• Less than 48 hours before: No refund