Where else can you scoop up oblivious Princes Street pedestrians onto a scrap of paper, throw them about a bit and then let them on…
Must Do in Scotland
Inspire Studios
I don’t necessarily enjoy posing for photographs; I don’t feel at ease and would much rather the person behind the camera caught me off guard…
Walkabout Ayr
Donald Kay is a man of a successfully varied career history, however his passion is his beloved Ayr and of course Scotland’s very own Bard;…
AC Gliders
Following a heavy day behind a PC screen, it was refreshing to breathe some invigorating country air and experience a relatively new trend within Scotland…
Dunollie Castle and the 1745 House
Although the house dates from 1745, it is certainly a work in progress as artefacts telling its history are gathered and placed in ever changing…
Cuan Mor Restaurant, Bar and Brewery
Cuan Mor, for me, represents what Oban is all about: a warm welcome, roots in local tradition, a proud history presented with a current day…
Pocketful Kids
A successful first week, exceeding expectations, proves that the demand and even necessity exists, for Eyemouth’s newest business addition; already demonstrating to have been a…
Ghillie Dhu
Hot on the heels of being awarded “Best Small Venue”, I visited Ghillie Dhu with extra high expectations for a fantastic ceilidh night. On arrival,…
Gunsgreen House
With Halloween fast approaching, guising for me this year adopted the mask of a visit to Gunsgreen House, the John Adam built Edwardian mansion, which…
National Museum of Scotland
A free Sunday, for once void of any commitments; work or otherwise, debating what to do…solution: the newly re-opened National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh’s…
Paxton House
Regency Ball & Outdoor Theatre Where better for a full costume Regency Ball than possibly the finest example of 18th century Palladian Country houses in…
Hebridean Whale Cruise
There is no more suited activity to this north-west corner of Scotland than one which exploits the fantastically rugged coastline, fabulous views and abundance of…