Summer arrived in Scotland last week, and as the mercury hit the high 20s, Scots uncovered their alabaster, white limbs and embraced al-fresco living with gusto. The… Read more “Pipes, drums and marching Highlanders”
Tag: Scotland
Much ado about puffin!
The Firth of Forth is a steely, grey estuary which flows into the North Sea. It’s fringed by Fife to the north and the Lothians to the… Read more “Much ado about puffin!”
Orkney (part 3) – seas of unimaginable blue.
It’s been a hectic couple of weeks which has involved lots of Scottish travel, but I’ve finally managed to sit still long enough to write the third… Read more “Orkney (part 3) – seas of unimaginable blue.”
Orkney (part 2) – A brough too far!
Our second day on Orkney began bright and early. A hint of blue sky through a dusty skylight and we jumped out of bed with gazelle like… Read more “Orkney (part 2) – A brough too far!”
Orkney (part 1) – The Tomb of the Wee Dugs
Last weekend we spent 3 fantastic days zipping around Orkney taking in the sights. We managed to see and do so much, yet we barely scratched the… Read more “Orkney (part 1) – The Tomb of the Wee Dugs “
England with the Little White Dog – SAY WHAT?!
Last Friday Mr G, The Teen and The Wee White Dug met me at 3:30pm, as I left the office faster than a gazelle being chased by… Read more “England with the Little White Dog – SAY WHAT?!”
Fairies, blue skies and a sausage for the boy!
Last week, on my Wednesday afternoon escape from the racing of the rats (hooray for flexible working patterns) we did what we often do, and headed to… Read more “Fairies, blue skies and a sausage for the boy!”
Hooray for rainy days in Edinburgh
For the second time in as many weeks I shunned the open road and remote spaces to spend time in my lovely hometown – Edinburgh, with its… Read more “Hooray for rainy days in Edinburgh “
Munro bagging for numpties
Ever been on a flight and looked at the marshmallow like clouds below, wishing you could bounce on them? Well let me shatter that illusion – in… Read more “Munro bagging for numpties”
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”
