When life gives you lemons, make lemonade. It’s a brilliant piece of advice. When California dreaming becomes a nightmare! I’d been asked by a car dealership to… Read more “Turning lemons into lemonade – a Highland road trip”
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”
Spring on the Ardtornish Estate – a seasonal trilogy (part 3)
On 28 February the ‘Beast from the East’ arrived with a vengeance and much of Scotland ground to a halt. Roads were impassable, public transport stopped, schools… Read more “Spring on the Ardtornish Estate – a seasonal trilogy (part 3)”
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”
Glasgow’s City Centre Mural Trail
Mr G and I recently returned to Glasgow for a mini-break, and this time The Wee White Dug came too. We were back to discover more of… Read more “Glasgow’s City Centre Mural Trail”
Visit Crieff – taste the adventure
Visit Crieff recently invited us to spend a weekend in the Perthshire town. They think Crieff is the perfect short-break destination. There’s lots to see and do… Read more “Visit Crieff – taste the adventure”
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 coastal road trip in Moray and Aberdeenshire
It’s safe to say I’m going stir crazy waiting for 2018’s road trips to get underway. It feels like months since I felt the familiar buzz of… Read more “A coastal road trip in Moray and Aberdeenshire”
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”