Calum Brown

SEO Content and Heritage Editor

About Me

Calum holds a vast amount of experience as a writer and editor, having started out in motoring journalism and venturing into the world of American healthcare, before finding his true home in the cruise industry. He is well-versed in all things SEO and remains one of Britain’s most enthusiastic historians.

As a seasoned journalist, he has spent considerable time abroad and relishes all forms of transport. Shipping is in the blood, with a family connection to Stena Line embedded in his DNA.

Calum has developed a skill for bringing history alive, and always insists on making national heritage accessible and enjoyable for everyone.

He is particularly interested in the Golden Age of transatlantic cruising and never tires of exploring the archives. By keeping up to date with contemporary SEO measures, he is passionate about pulling heritage into a new age and keeping the legends alive. He also refuses to admit that 21st Century music exists. It’s Glen Miller and Ella Fitzgerald or nothing, baby.

His bucket list includes spending time in Long Beach on the RMS Queen Mary, tracking down the missing artefacts from long-scrapped vessels, and ultimately purchasing SS United States when that overdue lottery ticket comes in.

Recent News Articles

Heritage evicted: SS United States ordered to leave berth by September

America’s greatest flagship – SS United States – currently faces a fresh challenge in her struggle for survival. Following a tense court battle that epitomised the ship’s decade-long brawl for funding and repurposing, the liner now has until September 12, 2024, to find new lodgings – or face the welder’s torch

First cruise ship docks at new Stornoway Deep Water port

The aptly-named Ambassador Ambition became the first cruise ship to berth at Stornoway’s new Deep Water Terminal on April 1. Nearly 1,200 passengers descended on the town, making it no April Fools joke – the future for Hebridean tourism is here
Recent Advice Articles

Instant expert: The origins of Black Friday

Black Friday offers the best cruise deals – thanks to its history of retail innovation and competitive pricing. Never before has luxury cruise holidays been so accessible with unbeatable discounts and enticing incentives. However, to bag the best deal, you first need to understand Black Friday's origins...

Gallery: Inside Cunard's Queen Anne

Fancy taking a peek inside Cunard's new Queen Anne cruise liner? We've been on board to soak up the glorious Cunard-ness. It's a tough job, but someone has to do it...