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…
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Pool House
“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,…
The Maltings Kitchen
Perhaps politically and geographically, somewhat incorrect in that this particular feature is based around a restaurant which is in Berwick-upon-Tweed which, as we speak today,…
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…
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…
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…
The Girls’ Day Out Show 2011
A “Girls Day Out”…..shopping, lunch, beauty treatments, chatter and ample champagne perhaps? Imagine all of the stereotypical traits of a great GDO rolled into one…
The Oak Tree Inn
Following a gorgeous day on the Loch, our party of 7 hungry sailors began the hunt for somewhere to enjoy a relaxed supper prior to…
Redhall Cottage Restaurant with Rooms
Pretty as a picture, sitting in the countryside with open views of the sea – best of both worlds? Redhall is the most recent restaurant…
Smarty Art
With a website advertising “a morning or afternoon out”, I was a little surprised upon checking my watch to discover that over 4 hours had…
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…