I’m sharing something different today – a European city break. The city is Copenhagen, and although this blog is a Wee White Dug free zone, I hope… Read more “My Copenhagen highlights – discovering the Danish capital”
Luxury and sunshine in the Scottish Borders – Cringletie House Hotel
I have happy memories of childhood trips to the Scottish Borders. I’ve always loved the pretty towns, rolling hills and romantic ruins of the region. So, when… Read more “Luxury and sunshine in the Scottish Borders – Cringletie House Hotel”
Swapping Lochs for Lakes – The Lancrigg, Grasmere
Scotland with The Wee White Dug has branched out and crossed the border into England. Our foray into new territory took us to the Lake District for… Read more “Swapping Lochs for Lakes – The Lancrigg, Grasmere”
Glamping in style – Loch Katrine Eco Lodges
We’ve been roaming around Scotland again with The Wee White Dug. This time our travels took us to the heart of the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National… Read more “Glamping in style – Loch Katrine Eco Lodges”
Mist rolling in from the sea – a weekend on the Kintyre Peninsula
“Mull of Kintyre, oh mist rolling in from the sea”. Is it possible to visit the Kintyre Peninsula without that song popping into your head? Apparently not,… Read more “Mist rolling in from the sea – a weekend on the Kintyre Peninsula”
Turning lemons into lemonade – a Highland road trip
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”