I last visited Blair Castle and Atholl Estates in May 2017 when I joined the press pack to cover the Atholl Highlanders’ Parade. It was a spectacular… Read more “A fun-filled stay at Atholl Estates Woodland Lodges”
My Copenhagen highlights – discovering the Danish capital
I’m sharing something different today – a European city break. The city is Copenhagen, and although this blog is a Wee White Dug free zone, I hope… Read more “My Copenhagen highlights – discovering the Danish capital”
Luxury and sunshine in the Scottish Borders – Cringletie House Hotel
I have happy memories of childhood trips to the Scottish Borders. I’ve always loved the pretty towns, rolling hills and romantic ruins of the region. So, when… Read more “Luxury and sunshine in the Scottish Borders – Cringletie House Hotel”
Swapping Lochs for Lakes – The Lancrigg, Grasmere
Scotland with The Wee White Dug has branched out and crossed the border into England. Our foray into new territory took us to the Lake District for… Read more “Swapping Lochs for Lakes – The Lancrigg, Grasmere”
Glamping in style – Loch Katrine Eco Lodges
We’ve been roaming around Scotland again with The Wee White Dug. This time our travels took us to the heart of the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National… Read more “Glamping in style – Loch Katrine Eco Lodges”
Mist rolling in from the sea – a weekend on the Kintyre Peninsula
“Mull of Kintyre, oh mist rolling in from the sea”. Is it possible to visit the Kintyre Peninsula without that song popping into your head? Apparently not,… Read more “Mist rolling in from the sea – a weekend on the Kintyre Peninsula”
Turning lemons into lemonade – a Highland road trip
When life gives you lemons, make lemonade. It’s a brilliant piece of advice. When California dreaming becomes a nightmare! I’d been asked by a car dealership to… Read more “Turning lemons into lemonade – a Highland road trip”
Champagne and stars – Drimsynie Estate Holiday Village
Once upon a time, before foreign travel became affordable, holidaying at home was the norm. In the UK, families would flock to holiday camps for ‘organised fun’.… Read more “Champagne and stars – Drimsynie Estate Holiday Village”
Spring on the Ardtornish Estate – a seasonal trilogy (part 3)
On 28 February the ‘Beast from the East’ arrived with a vengeance and much of Scotland ground to a halt. Roads were impassable, public transport stopped, schools… Read more “Spring on the Ardtornish Estate – a seasonal trilogy (part 3)”