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)”
Remote, bliss in rural Perthshire – a pet-friendly stay on the Straloch Estate
A hectic spell had left me longing to escape to a quiet corner of Scotland. I needed to unwind, and slow the pace down a little. Fortunately,… Read more “Remote, bliss in rural Perthshire – a pet-friendly stay on the Straloch Estate”
Trigony House Hotel – a dog friendly gem in Dumfries and Galloway
I love Dumfries and Galloway so I was delighted when I was invited to spend the night at Trigony House Hotel, in the heart of the region.… Read more “Trigony House Hotel – a dog friendly gem in Dumfries and Galloway”
Glasgow’s City Centre Mural Trail
Mr G and I recently returned to Glasgow for a mini-break, and this time The Wee White Dug came too. We were back to discover more of… Read more “Glasgow’s City Centre Mural Trail”
Visit Crieff – taste the adventure
Visit Crieff recently invited us to spend a weekend in the Perthshire town. They think Crieff is the perfect short-break destination. There’s lots to see and do… Read more “Visit Crieff – taste the adventure”