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…
Must Do in 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…
Rewind Scotland
Nursing a croaky throat, sore legs and indelible fluorescent make-up, I am, this morning, back in 2011 following an unbeatable weekend at Scone Palace, Perth,…
Race for Life
As always, RFL provided plenty of smiles, laughs and tears in equal measures as we, once again, joined Edinburgh’s 10k around Holyrood Park and were…
Landmark Forest Adventure Park
A surprising revelation in the heart of the Highlands is Landmark Forest Adventure Park; a fun park in miniature set amidst, and taking full advantage…