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”
Category: Perthshire
Country living in Big Tree Country
It’s safe to say September was hectic. In the space of ten days, we clocked up 1,000 breathtaking kilometres in Iceland (sans The Wee White Dug) and… Read more “Country living in Big Tree Country”
A fun-filled stay at Atholl Estates Woodland Lodges
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”
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”
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”
The Gleneagles Hotel – a decadent afternoon tea
We recently returned from a trip to Iceland and were immediately hit by a bout of post holiday blues. We were in dire need of something to… Read more “The Gleneagles Hotel – a decadent afternoon tea”
Fantastic food at The Four Seasons Hotel, St Fillans
Escaping to The Four Seasons Hotel Three days after returning from holiday to my job in the ‘real World’ I switched my out of office notification back… Read more “Fantastic food at The Four Seasons Hotel, St Fillans”
Pipes and drums at the Atholl Highlanders’ Parade
Perthshire bound for the Atholl Highlanders’ Parade Summer arrived in Scotland last week. The mercury hit the high 20s and Scots uncovered their alabaster, limbs to embraced… Read more “Pipes and drums at the Atholl Highlanders’ Parade”
Glamping in Perthshire with a wildlife choir!
Despite a washout of a summer, Scotland has been basking in some lovely autumn sunshine recently – better late than never I suppose. This prompted me to take… Read more “Glamping in Perthshire with a wildlife choir!”
Glen Lyon – home of the Fortingall Yew.
A short break in Fortingall Last weekend we were hit with that terrible first World dilemma – day trip or mini break? It doesn’t take a genius… Read more “Glen Lyon – home of the Fortingall Yew.”