Anyone familiar with this blog will know I’m a history geek with a passion for castles. The Wee White Dug loves a castle too – like mother… Read more “Stay in a Scottish castle and live like a laird – Old Newton of Doune”
Tag: Scottish history
A Scottish Halloween – gothic dining, a haunted house and horrible history
“It’s the most wonderful time of year.” Yes, that’s right Halloween is upon us again. What’s not to love about ghoulies and ghosties and long-leggedy beasties and… Read more “A Scottish Halloween – gothic dining, a haunted house and horrible history”
24 hours in Dundee (and beyond) – Staybridge Suites Dundee
Dundee is famous for jute, jam and journalism, but recently it’s earned a reputation as a must visit destination. Industrial wasteland and derelict mills have made way… Read more “24 hours in Dundee (and beyond) – Staybridge Suites Dundee”
Awe-some Argyll – unwinding at Loch Awe Holiday Park
I make no secret of the fact I love Argyll Holidays – and with holiday parks located in some of Argyll’s most scenic spots, what’s not to… Read more “Awe-some Argyll – unwinding at Loch Awe Holiday Park”
Exploring the Moray Firth coast – a short break in Cullen
And just like that March arrived in the blink of an eye. With March came another Scottish road-trip. Using the town of Cullen as a base three… Read more “Exploring the Moray Firth coast – a short break in Cullen”
A self-catering break in the Scottish Borders
Last Friday, Mr G, The Teen and The Wee White Dug met me at the office at 3:30pm. I couldn’t have exited the building any faster if… Read more “A self-catering break in the Scottish Borders”