As a National Trust for Scotland member (embracing middle-age for sure!), I always have a list of places I’d like to visit. The problem is that the list never seems to get any shorter. Every time I tick one property off, I somehow manage to add two more. Falkland Palace had been sitting on that…
Category: Out and About
Local Adventures: Touring Belfast’s Crumlin Road Gaol
Becoming Tourists in Our Own City One evening, many moons ago, over far too many drinks, my friend and I realised there were still plenty of attractions in our own city that we had never properly explored. Naturally, we decided to create a list. Although we’re both originally from Belfast and now live elsewhere, we…
A Visit to Strathisla Distillery: History, Heritage and a Very Good Dram
We had friends visiting us from Ireland at our cottage in Speyside a few months ago. Despite living in the heart of Scotland’s whisky country, we’ve probably visited more distilleries as tourists than we have since buying the cottage! So, with visitors to entertain and the weather looking typically Scottish, a distillery tour seemed like…
Glasgow’s Hidden Gallery: Walking the Mural Trail
A colourful journey through the city’s street art, where history, culture, and creativity meet on every corner
Discover Isle of May: A Puffin Paradise
The Isle of May has been on my list of places to visit for a long time now. The island is a hidden gem in the Firth of Forth and a popular place to visit to see Puffins up close and personal. I visited in June which is the perfect time to see the Puffins…
Explore St Abbs Head: Scenic Coastal Walk Guide
If you’re looking for a stunning coastal walk that combines beautiful scenery, rich wildlife, and a sense of tranquility, look no further than this walk at St Abbs Head. Set along the picturesque Berwickshire coast, this walk offers a perfect escape from the everyday rush. Whether you’re a seasoned hiker or simply after a leisurely…
North Third Reservoir Walk, Stirling
Nestled in the heart of Stirlingshire on the edge of the Carron Valley, the North Third Reservoir offers a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. This hidden gem, surrounded by lush forests and rolling hills, is the perfect spot for nature lovers and avid walkers alike, it’s location ensures a quiet…
Cuilcagh Boardwalk Trail: A Hiker’s Stairway to Heaven in Co. Fermanagh
Northern Ireland is known for its lush green landscape, but maybe not so much its great hills. It can’t compare to its neighbour Scotland with all those munroes, but it does provide some stunning hills and landscapes to walk. One such walk is the Cuilcagh Boardwalk Trail, nestled in the heart of Co.Fermanagh, on the…
Wine Safari, Monachyle Mhor
One Sunday morning, in deepest darkest October we left Edinburgh at stupid o’clock and made our way to Mhor84 outside of Callander. Not a normal thing for us to do, but this was no typical day we had signed up to. After months of trying to make the dates work, we were about to embark on a…
Norton House Hotel Walk
At the beginning of the year I noticed that the Norton House Hotel & Spa just on the outskirts of Edinburgh had opened up their grounds for people to come and enjoy during these lockdown times. They also have set up a little bothy selling hot drinks and hot rolls, which in the recent weather…