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 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”
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”
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)”
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)”
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 “
A VIP (very important pooch) visits Arran!
When I blogged about the lovely Isle of Arran recently, I bemoaned the fact that I hadn’t found time to visit since the summer of 2015. Thankfully,… Read more “A VIP (very important pooch) visits Arran!”
Lang may yer lum reek – Hogmanay on the Isle of Mull
And just like that it’s all over for another year. Christmas and Hogmanay are a distant memory and after 11 blissful work free days I’m back in… Read more “Lang may yer lum reek – Hogmanay on the Isle of Mull”
Arran – Monoliths, mountains and Scotland in miniature
Today I’m delving into my travel archives to share some of my favourite spots on the lovely Isle of Arran with you. Arran is a beautiful island… Read more “Arran – Monoliths, mountains and Scotland in miniature”