It’s nearly four years since I started documenting our Scottish travels on this blog. Yet despite us travelling the length and breadth of Scotland in that time,… Read more “Balbirnie House Hotel – Fifth Avenue elegance in the Kingdom of Fife”
Point A Hotel, Edinburgh – a post festival staycation in Scotland’s capital
Two days after Edinburgh’s festival season ended with a volley of fireworks over the castle, Mr G and I emerged from our festival-proof bunker for an Edinburgh… Read more “Point A Hotel, Edinburgh – a post festival staycation in Scotland’s capital”
A Hostelling Scotland break on the Isle of Arran
It’s two years since I shared the joys of a Hostelling Scotland break with you. Back then I waxed lyrical about their Torridon hostel. Now, having just… Read more “A Hostelling Scotland break on the Isle of Arran”
A fun day out at Edinburgh Zoo – BRICKLIVE Ocean
I loved Edinburgh Zoo as a child. It’s where I went to roll eggs on Easter Sunday. I vividly remember the excitement of those childhood days out –… Read more “A fun day out at Edinburgh Zoo – BRICKLIVE Ocean”
Ace Adventures and digital detox in Moray
Modern life is dominated by technology. We spend hours staring at screens as we catch up with the latest ‘must watch’ box sets, or scroll through an… Read more “Ace Adventures and digital detox in Moray”
24 hours in Dundee (and beyond) – Staybridge Suites Dundee
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”