Neil braves the windy conditions at Buchan Ness Lighthouse in Aberdeenshire, taking in the museum. Visit www.historyscotland.com for more Scottish history.

Neil visits the former 'H.M. Convict Prison, Peterhead' which officially opened in 1888. Discover more Scottish history at www.historyscotland.com

Neil takes a tour of the historic Meldrum House located near Oldmeldrum, Aberdeenshire. Find out more about History Scotland at www.historyscotland.com

Neil's travels in Inverness continue, discovering more about the historic Strathness House. Find out more about History Scotland magazine at www.historyscotland.com

For more Scottish history visit www.historyscotland.com Neil McLennan visits the Royal Highland Hotel and the Invernewss Art Gallery and Museum.

Neil McLennan continues his tour of Highland Folk Museum. Find out more about History Scotland magazine at www.historyscotland.com

Neil McLennan visits the Highland Folk Museum as he continues his exploration of the Inverness region. Find out more about History Scotland magazine at www.historyscotland.com

In our fourth and final visit to the Stonehaven region, Neil speaks to David Ramsey and hears an evocative song from the pupils of Catterline School. Discover more about Scotland's colourful past in every issue of History Scotland magazine (www.historyscotland.com)

Neil McLennan continues his travels in Stonehaven, as he chats to photographer Andy Hall about Scottish author Lewis Grassic Gibbon. Find out more about History Scotland magazine at www.historyscotland.com

In the second episode of the History Scotland Hidden Histories podcast, Neil McLennan visits Stonehaven Tolbooth museum and finds out more about the world-famous new year fireballs. Discover more Scottish history with History Scotland magazine: www.historyscotland.com