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”
2017 – Memorable moments with a wee white dug
Happy birthday to my wee Scottish travel blog Whoosh – that was the sound of time hurtling by. My Scottish travel blog is two years old today!… Read more “2017 – Memorable moments with a wee white dug”
Festive fun at The George Hotel, Inveraray
Ten years ago today, I met Mr G at a Christmas night out in Edinburgh. It was love at first sight – thankfully, for both of us!… Read more “Festive fun at The George Hotel, Inveraray”
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”
An Ice House by the sea – St Cyrus
If you’ve followed this blog for a while you’ll know that I love history, remote places and beaches. So, when Cottages & Castles invited me to check… Read more “An Ice House by the sea – St Cyrus”
Winter on the Ardtornish Estate – a seasonal trilogy (part 2)
When we visited the Ardtornish Estate last month, autumn was in full bloom. We’d been hoping for an Indian summer but got grey skies and soaked to… Read more “Winter on the Ardtornish Estate – a seasonal trilogy (part 2)”
The Gleneagles Hotel – a decadent afternoon tea
We recently returned from a trip to Iceland and were immediately hit by a bout of post holiday blues. We were in dire need of something to… Read more “The Gleneagles Hotel – a decadent afternoon tea”