Scottish Travel & Lifestyle
Edinburgh is a haven for bookworms. It is the world’s first-ever UNESCO City of Literature, the birthplace of Harry Potter and is home to the Edinburgh International Book Festival, a month-long celebration of all things bookish. Edinburgh has given rise to so many celebrated authors (Sir Walter Scott, Robert Louis
Ah, January. Loved and hated in equal measure. Some people delight in that ‘new jotter’ feeling. A new year, all blank and shiny and waiting to be filled with plans, adventures, ideas and intentions. Others just want to curl up with a cosy blanket, a hot cup of tea, a
There is nowhere quite like Scotland in the early autumn. From the light, golden and glowing, to the slow burn of the leaves as they turn from green to gold, this season brings out the best of Scotland and its countryside. I try and plan as many countryside escapes as
One of the reasons I love living in Scotland is its incredible sense of history. From towering castles to crumbling ruins, ancient folktales and Celtic lore, there’s something for everyone. You never really feel that far away from Scotland’s past and that couldn’t be more true than at the Scottish
Scotland is slowly but surely going golden. But Perthshire was a little ahead of the game when we visited in September. The towering trees were showing more than a hint of their autumnal colours and golden leaves scattered in the wind. While staying nearby at Taymouth Marina (more about that
Golden Hour on Calton Hill Golden Hour. That beautiful time when daylight fades to golden hues and soft pinks. When the light sparkles and everything is bathed in a golden glow. When everything is infused with magic. For me, it’s the best time to see a city. And there really
It’s been a little while since my last reading round-up so I thought I’d do a bumper summer edition! I spent ten blissful days in Italy this summer with my nose in a book and it was the perfect time to make a dent in my TBR pile! Three Women,
Please note: I visited Alnwick Castle in partnership with Rabbie’s Tours but this post was not part of that collaboration! I just had such a great time and wanted to tell you all about it. Alnwick Castle is a dream day out for fans of Harry Potter. As a girl