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?”
Category: Standing stones & cairns
Champagne under the 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 under the stars – Drimsynie Estate Holiday Village”
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)”
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
We recently spent 3 fantastic days zipping around Orkney, taking in the sights. We managed to see and do so much, yet we barely scratched the surface.… Read more “Orkney (part 1) – The Tomb of the Wee Dugs “