“O the summer time has comeAnd trees are sweetly bloomingAnd wild mountain thymeGrows around the purple heather.Will you go, lassie, go?” The Wild Mountain Thyme,…
Must Stay in Scotland
Ferniecraig Cottage
Secreted away behind a handsome, rich red sandstone house, typical of the area, is a former stable block, completely restored and now known as Ferniecraig…
Ardanaiseig Hotel
Built in baronial style, unassumingly inhabiting an enviable position on the banks of Loch Awe and reached by a single track road, winding through the…
Isle of Eriska
Not only did I find myself in the extremely fortunate position of visiting Eriska, secreted away on its own private island off Scotland’s stunning West…
Stobo Castle
A true haven of tranquillity, perfectly situated, comfortably furnished, expertly managed; my luxurious idyll – at least, for one weekend. Sitting comfortably amidst the rolling…
The Laichmoray Hotel
Characteristic of a family run hotel, this imposing Victorian style building sits in the heart of the cathedral city of Elgin, offering easy access to…
Crinan Hotel
The unassuming Crinan Hotel perches on the shore of the tiny village of Crinan, at the north end of the Crinan Canal, mid-Argyllshire. A haven…
Eye Sleep Over
Practical, inexpensive, immaculate and friendly; the Eye Sleep Over offers Travel Lodge type of accommodation suited to holidaying families and business people in the small…
Langside Farm
These days, frustratingly few places fulfil expectations as regards service and presentation, however this cannot be said about Langside Farm in Ayrshire. On the hunt…
Hilton Coylumbridge Lodges
This place really ticks all the boxes for a relaxing but activity packed holiday in the heart of the Highlands. Somewhere which manages to cater…
Loch Ness Highland Lodges
A surprisingly good forecast for mid-autumn in Scotland, coupled with the need to escape for the weekend; no hassle, minimum people, fabulous views, loch side…
Mansion House Hotel
Part business but mostly recreation, a recent essential trip to the North-East of Scotland, found us staying in the Mansion House Hotel on the banks…