February arrived, bringing with it the dreaded lurgy. It struck me first, then floored Mr G the next day. After ten days of flu we had a… Read more “Dufftown – a weekend in whisky country”
Big birthday celebrations – a weekend in Paris
Mr G turned forty last month. With his big birthday approaching I’d been faced with a dilemma – what to buy the man who has no interest… Read more “Big birthday celebrations – a weekend in Paris”
South West Coast 300 – great Scottish road trips
When the Scottish Caravan, Motorhome & Holiday Home Show invited me to take a motorhome on a road-trip, I jumped at the chance. I’m always up for new adventures,… Read more “South West Coast 300 – great Scottish road trips”
Memorable moments from my Scottish travels (2018)
It’s three years since I published my first blog here on ‘Scotland with The Wee White Dug’, doubting anyone would read it. Since then, my wee Scottish… Read more “Memorable moments from my Scottish travels (2018)”
The Giant Lanterns of China – a walk with legends
I love a pre-Christmas date night in Edinburgh. They’ve become something of a tradition for Mr G and I over the years. Me writing a Scottish travel… Read more “The Giant Lanterns of China – a walk with legends”
Highland cows and 5-star luxury in Aberdeenshire
I love Aberdeenshire – it’s one of my favourite regions in Scotland. I also love a wee bit of luxury – who doesn’t? And Highland Cows –… Read more “Highland cows and 5-star luxury in Aberdeenshire”
Christmas at the Botanics, Edinburgh
I love Christmas, even more than Ebenezer Scrooge did after he’d been visited by four ghosts on Christmas Eve (count them again if you doubt me). I’ve… Read more “Christmas at the Botanics, Edinburgh”
Loch Lomond – a luxury lodge with an incredible view
I have fond memories of holidaying by yon bonnie banks of Loch Lomond as a teenager. My days were spent hiking, canoeing and exploring the pretty villages… Read more “Loch Lomond – a luxury lodge with an incredible view”
History and hygge in Aberdeenshire
Nothing signals the arrival of winter in Scotland more than the snow gates closing on the Cock Bridge to Tomintoul road. This year it arrived while the… Read more “History and hygge in Aberdeenshire”
Edinburgh – plague, a foul stench and ghouls galore!
Edinburgh – refined and genteel by day, dark and sinister by night. Burke and Hare, Deacon Brodie and countless other thieves, cutthroats and vagabonds have crept around… Read more “Edinburgh – plague, a foul stench and ghouls galore!”