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: Standing stones & cairns
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)”
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 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 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 “
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!
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!”
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 “Monoliths, mountains and Scotland in miniature”
A wee foray into Moray
I’ll confess – I’ve mislead you with the title of this post. You see Moray doesn’t rhyme with foray but I wasn’t about to let that get… Read more “A wee foray into Moray”
Al fresco in April wooo hooo
Last weekend we were hit with that terrible first World dilemma – day trip or mini break? It doesn’t take a genius to work out which option… Read more “Al fresco in April wooo hooo”
