Many moons ago (during the summer of 96 ) I graduated from the University of Edinburgh after four years of partying, punctuated with frantic bouts of study.… Read more “An idyllic weekend on the Isle of Iona”
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An unforgettable camping adventure with WildTrax – Beyond Limits
The last time I “embraced” (note the sarcastic use of punctuation) camping and slept in a tent, Margaret Thatcher was Prime Minister and the movie ‘Big’ was… Read more “An unforgettable camping adventure with WildTrax – Beyond Limits”
All aboard for Hogwarts! – a magical journey on ‘The Jacobite’ steam train
We recently spent a weekend in Lochaber to tick off a bucket list experience. We had tickets to ride on ‘The Jacobite’ steam train (or the Hogwarts Express to… Read more “All aboard for Hogwarts! – a magical journey on ‘The Jacobite’ steam train”
What’s not to love about Caithness?
It was my birthday recently and Mr G treated me to a long weekend in the far north of Scotland. Hooray for birthdays. Our base was a… Read more “What’s not to love about Caithness?”
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”
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”
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”
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”
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”