While our travels around Scotland take us far and wide, they rarely afford us the opportunity to linger long in a place. So, when I was invited… Read more “Autumn on the Ardtornish Estate – a seasonal trilogy (part 1)”
Category: Castles & ancient ruins
Blowing a hoolie – exploring the Outer Hebrides (part 1)
Just for a change we’ve been tootling around Scotland with the Wee White Dug – shock, horror I hear you cry! This time we’ve been enjoying the… Read more “Blowing a hoolie – exploring the Outer Hebrides (part 1)”
Motorbikes, monocled mutineers and the best B&B EVER!
A few weeks ago we spent a night in Grantown-on-Spey to break up a long journey north (that’s how we justified it anyway)! We left Edinburgh early,… Read more “Motorbikes, monocled mutineers and the best B&B EVER! “
Aberdeenshire (part 2) – An iconic red telephone box by the sea.
On day two of our recent Aberdeenshire adventure we were awake at the crack of dawn, excited at the prospect of a full days exploring ahead, and… Read more “Aberdeenshire (part 2) – An iconic red telephone box by the sea. “
Aberdeenshire (Part 1) – On the castle trail
It’s official Skye is bursting at the seams and the island’s infrastructure is struggling to cope with visitor numbers. Who knew that the endless over promotion of… Read more “Aberdeenshire (Part 1) – On the castle trail”
Dunfermline – history, comic book heroes and a mean lasagne!
A mere 24 hours after returning home from a wonderful adventure in NYC, we were back on the road exploring Scotland with the hairy-faced, Wee White Dug… Read more “Dunfermline – history, comic book heroes and a mean lasagne!”
When seagulls attack!
It seems like an age since I’ve published a new blog here. I pen this after a yucky 2 week battle with flu which left me tired,… Read more “When seagulls attack! “
Pipes, drums and marching Highlanders
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”
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 1) – The Tomb of the Wee Dugs
Last week 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 “
