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”
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Blowing a hoolie – exploring the Outer Hebrides (part 1)
We’ve been tootling around Scotland again with the Wee White Dug – shock, horror I hear you cry! This time we’ve been enjoying the Outer Hebridean delights… Read more “Blowing a hoolie – exploring the Outer Hebrides (part 1)”
Aberdeenshire (part 2) – An iconic red telephone box by the sea
On day two of our recent Aberdeenshire adventure we were awake at the crack of dawn, excited at the prospect of a full days exploring ahead. The… Read more “Aberdeenshire (part 2) – An iconic red telephone box by the sea”
A little luxury in Edinburgh – because we’re worth it!
The Rutland Hotel Luxury Apartments We kicked off this week in style, with an overnight stay at The Rutland Hotel Luxury Apartments. Located slap, bang in the middle… Read more “A little luxury in Edinburgh – because we’re worth it! “
Fairies and blue skies at Archerfield Walled Garden
Escape to Archerfield Walled Garden Last week, on my Wednesday afternoon escape from the racing of the rats (hooray for flexible working patterns) we did what we… Read more “Fairies and blue skies at Archerfield Walled Garden”
Hooray for rainy days in Edinburgh
Breakfast with Deacon Brodie For the second time in as many weeks I shunned the open road and remote spaces to spend time in my lovely hometown,… Read more “Hooray for rainy days in Edinburgh “
A VIP (very important pooch) visits Arran!
When I blogged about the lovely Isle of Arran recently, I bemoaned the fact that I hadn’t found time to visit since the summer of 2015. Thankfully,… Read more “A VIP (very important pooch) visits Arran!”
Edinburgh my weird and wonderful hometown
From time to time I shun the chance of a road trip, opting to explore closer to home instead. Last Sunday was one such day. It was… Read more “Edinburgh my weird and wonderful hometown”
Lang may yer lum reek – Hogmanay on the Isle of Mull
And just like that it’s all over for another year. Christmas and Hogmanay are a distant memory and after 11 blissful work free days I’m back in… Read more “Lang may yer lum reek – Hogmanay on the Isle of Mull”
My first year as a Scotland blogger – 2016 highlights
12 months as a Scotland blogger! I’m a veteran Scotland blogger now! I can’t believe 12 months have passed since I tentatively dipped my toes into the… Read more “My first year as a Scotland blogger – 2016 highlights”