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”
Category: Things to do
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”
Exploring Ayrshire – castles, coastline and rolling uphill
I’m married to one of those awkward folk who celebrate a birthday after Christmas. I always struggled to find birthday gifts in shops full of sale tat. … Read more “Exploring Ayrshire – castles, coastline and rolling uphill”
A great day out in Glasgow – Culture, food and fizz
Once-upon-a-time, before I was mummy to a hairy-faced laddie, I loved a trip to Glasgow. Since the Wee White Dug’s arrival my spare time has been spent… Read more “A great day out in Glasgow – Culture, food and fizz”
Outlander – my favourite filming locations in Scotland
Outlander – the TV phenomenon, and series of popular novels which has caused visitors to flock to Scotland, creating what is known as the ‘Outlander Effect’. Despite… Read more “Outlander – my favourite filming locations in Scotland”
An Ice House by the sea – St Cyrus
If you’ve followed this blog for a while you’ll know that I love history, remote places and beaches. So, when Cottages & Castles invited me to check… Read more “An Ice House by the sea – St Cyrus”
Autumn on the Ardtornish Estate – a seasonal trilogy (part 1)
While our Scottish travels take us far and wide, they rarely afford us the opportunity to linger long in a place. So, when I was invited to… Read more “Autumn on the Ardtornish Estate – a seasonal trilogy (part 1)”