Dundee is famous for jute, jam and journalism, but recently it’s earned a reputation as a must visit destination. Industrial wasteland and derelict mills have made way… Read more “24 hours in Dundee (and beyond) – Staybridge Suites Dundee”
A day trip to Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park
Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park is one of my favourite day trip destinations if I fancy a scenic ramble. Scotland’s first national park is where… Read more “A day trip to Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park”
Planning a road trip in Scotland? Here’s why you should visit Aberdeenshire
Visit Aberdeenshire recently invited me to spend a weekend touring the region. My aim? To share with you something I’ve know for a long time – Aberdeenshire… Read more “Planning a road trip in Scotland? Here’s why you should visit Aberdeenshire”
The Pierhouse Hotel, Port Appin – a wee hotel with a big reputation
I’ve wanted to stay at The Pierhouse Hotel, Port Appin for a long time now, so I was delighted when they invited us to pay them a… Read more “The Pierhouse Hotel, Port Appin – a wee hotel with a big reputation”
It’s a (luxurious) dog’s life at Kimpton Charlotte Square Hotel
‘It’s a dog’s life’ is frequently used to describe a miserable, sad existence. Whoever coined the phrase had obviously never visited the Kimpton Charlotte Square Hotel with… Read more “It’s a (luxurious) dog’s life at Kimpton Charlotte Square Hotel”
Loch Rannoch Highland Club – the perfect Perthshire escape
The Easter holiday weekend arrived along with a heatwave, timed perfectly to coincide with a stay at Loch Rannoch Highland Club. The Teen, my mum and Casper’s… Read more “Loch Rannoch Highland Club – the perfect Perthshire escape”
Awe-some Argyll – unwinding at Loch Awe Holiday Park
I make no secret of the fact I love Argyll Holidays – and with holiday parks located in some of Argyll’s most scenic spots, what’s not to… Read more “Awe-some Argyll – unwinding at Loch Awe Holiday Park”
Exploring the Moray Firth coast – a short break in Cullen
And just like that March arrived in the blink of an eye. With March came another Scottish road-trip. Using the town of Cullen as a base three… Read more “Exploring the Moray Firth coast – a short break in Cullen”
Dufftown – a weekend in whisky country
February arrived, bringing with it the dreaded lurgy. It struck me first, then floored Mr G the next day. After ten days of flu we had a… Read more “Dufftown – a weekend in whisky country”
Big birthday celebrations – a weekend in Paris
Mr G turned forty last month. With his big birthday approaching I’d been faced with a dilemma – what to buy the man who has no interest… Read more “Big birthday celebrations – a weekend in Paris”