Summer arrived in Scotland last week, and as the mercury hit the high 20s, Scots uncovered their alabaster, white limbs and embraced al-fresco living with gusto. The… Read more “Pipes, drums and marching Highlanders”
Category: Things to do
Much ado about puffin!
The Firth of Forth is a steely, grey estuary which flows into the North Sea. It’s fringed by Fife to the north and the Lothians to the… Read more “Much ado about puffin!”
A water based adventure in sunny East Lothian
Life as a Scottish travel blogger is never dull. It’s a constant blur of new people, places and experiences – I absolutely LOVE it. No two days… Read more “A water based adventure in sunny East Lothian”
Dolphin spotting with Captain Casper the sea dog!
Today I’m going to share with you an eclectic mix of Victorian spa town in the Scottish Highlands and a dolphin spotting adventure on the Moray Firth.… Read more “Dolphin spotting with Captain Casper the sea dog! “
Orkney (part 3) – seas of unimaginable blue.
It’s been a hectic couple of weeks which has involved lots of Scottish travel, but I’ve finally managed to sit still long enough to write the third… Read more “Orkney (part 3) – seas of unimaginable blue.”
Orkney (part 2) – A brough too far!
Our second day on Orkney began bright and early. A hint of blue sky through a dusty skylight and we jumped out of bed with gazelle like… Read more “Orkney (part 2) – A brough too far!”
Orkney (part 1) – The Tomb of the Wee Dugs
Last weekend we spent 3 fantastic days zipping around Orkney taking in the sights. We managed to see and do so much, yet we barely scratched the… Read more “Orkney (part 1) – The Tomb of the Wee Dugs “
The ghosts of Edinburgh’s New Town
Last Tuesday Mr G, The Teen and The Wee White Dug met me outside the racing of the rats HQ at 5pm sharp for a jaunt round… Read more “The ghosts of Edinburgh’s New Town”
Fairies, blue skies and a sausage for the boy!
Last week, on my Wednesday afternoon escape from the racing of the rats (hooray for flexible working patterns) we did what we often do, and headed to… Read more “Fairies, blue skies and a sausage for the boy!”
Hooray for rainy days in Edinburgh
For the second time in as many weeks I shunned the open road and remote spaces to spend time in my lovely hometown – Edinburgh, with its… Read more “Hooray for rainy days in Edinburgh “
