I loved Edinburgh Zoo as a child. It’s where I went to roll eggs on Easter Sunday. I vividly remember the excitement of those childhood days out –… Read more “A fun day out at Edinburgh Zoo – BRICKLIVE Ocean”
Ace Adventures and digital detox in Moray
Modern life is dominated by technology. We spend hours staring at screens as we catch up with the latest ‘must watch’ box sets, or scroll through an… Read more “Ace Adventures and digital detox in Moray”
24 hours in Dundee (and beyond) – Staybridge Suites Dundee
Dundee is famous for jute, jam and journalism, but recently it’s earned a reputation as a must visit destination. Industrial wasteland and derelict mills have made way… Read more “24 hours in Dundee (and beyond) – Staybridge Suites Dundee”
A day trip to Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park
Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park is one of my favourite day trip destinations if I fancy a scenic ramble. Scotland’s first national park is where… Read more “A day trip to Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park”
Planning a road trip in Scotland? Here’s why you should visit Aberdeenshire
Visit Aberdeenshire recently invited me to spend a weekend touring the region. My aim? To share with you something I’ve know for a long time – Aberdeenshire… Read more “Planning a road trip in Scotland? Here’s why you should visit Aberdeenshire”
The Pierhouse Hotel, Port Appin – a wee hotel with a big reputation
I’ve wanted to stay at The Pierhouse Hotel, Port Appin for a long time now, so I was delighted when they invited us to pay them a… Read more “The Pierhouse Hotel, Port Appin – a wee hotel with a big reputation”
It’s a (luxurious) dog’s life at Kimpton Charlotte Square Hotel
‘It’s a dog’s life’ is frequently used to describe a miserable, sad existence. Whoever coined the phrase had obviously never visited the Kimpton Charlotte Square Hotel with… Read more “It’s a (luxurious) dog’s life at Kimpton Charlotte Square Hotel”
Loch Rannoch Highland Club – the perfect Perthshire escape
The Easter holiday weekend arrived along with a heatwave, timed perfectly to coincide with a stay at Loch Rannoch Highland Club. The Teen, my mum and Casper’s… Read more “Loch Rannoch Highland Club – the perfect Perthshire escape”
Awe-some Argyll – unwinding at Loch Awe Holiday Park
I make no secret of the fact I love Argyll Holidays – and with holiday parks located in some of Argyll’s most scenic spots, what’s not to… Read more “Awe-some Argyll – unwinding at Loch Awe Holiday Park”
Exploring the Moray Firth coast – a short break in Cullen
And just like that March arrived in the blink of an eye. With March came another Scottish road-trip. Using the town of Cullen as a base three… Read more “Exploring the Moray Firth coast – a short break in Cullen”