With the arrival of November came an eagerly awaited weekend break in Aberdeenshire. We planned to spend it hiking in Royal Deeside, chasing snow on The Snow… Read more “A short break in Aberdeenshire – winter walks, snow roads, comfort food and coorie in”
Giant Lanterns Lost Worlds – A rip-ROARING night out
The Giant Lanterns of China are back at Edinburgh Zoo and with 600 new lanterns and an extended route, this year’s event promises to be even bigger… Read more “Giant Lanterns Lost Worlds – A rip-ROARING night out”
Stay in a Scottish castle and live like a laird – Old Newton of Doune
Anyone familiar with this blog will know I’m a history geek with a passion for castles. The Wee White Dug loves a castle too – like mother… Read more “Stay in a Scottish castle and live like a laird – Old Newton of Doune”
A Scottish Halloween – gothic dining, a haunted house and horrible history
“It’s the most wonderful time of year.” Yes, that’s right Halloween is upon us again. What’s not to love about ghoulies and ghosties and long-leggedy beasties and… Read more “A Scottish Halloween – gothic dining, a haunted house and horrible history”
The Lovat, Loch Ness – fine dining and Highland hospitality
With autumn in full bloom, our travels took us north to the pretty Highland village of Fort Augustus. We’d been invited to stay at The Lovat Loch… Read more “The Lovat, Loch Ness – fine dining and Highland hospitality”
Dakota Hotel Edinburgh – a date night with VIPaws
Earlier this month, Mr G and I travelled a whopping 5.9 miles from home for a date night at the Dakota Hotel Edinburgh. And because there’s no… Read more “Dakota Hotel Edinburgh – a date night with VIPaws”
Three go Woof Hostelling in Oban
As September drew to a close we embarked on our third and final Hostelling Scotland adventure of 2019. After wonderful breaks in Arran and Glencoe, we were… Read more “Three go Woof Hostelling in Oban”
A Highland Day Tour from Edinburgh with The Hairy Coo
My wanderlust addiction has seen me travel all over Scotland, but until recently I’d never been on a guided tour. Then The Hairy Coo invited me to… Read more “A Highland Day Tour from Edinburgh with The Hairy Coo”
A dog-friendly Hostelling Scotland break in the heart of Glencoe
We’ve stayed at an eclectic mix of accommodation this year, ranging from luxury hotel suite to camping pod, shepherd’s hut, self-catering cottage, hot tub lodge, motorhome, B&B,… Read more “A dog-friendly Hostelling Scotland break in the heart of Glencoe”
Balbirnie House Hotel – Fifth Avenue elegance in the Kingdom of Fife
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”