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”
Tag: Scotland
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”
An unforgettable camping adventure with WildTrax – Beyond Limits
The last time I “embraced” (note the sarcastic use of punctuation) camping and slept in a tent, Margaret Thatcher was Prime Minister and the movie ‘Big’ was… Read more “An unforgettable camping adventure with WildTrax – Beyond Limits”
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”
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”