Scottish Travel & Lifestyle
Paid partnership with Visit Scotland as part of their #HameTownTourist campaign. As most of you will know, exploring Edinburgh has long been one of my favourite ways to spend time. There is always more to see, discover, and learn about this beautiful city and it’s a real joy to see
Christmas is going to be a little different this year and Edinburgh’s streets will likely be a bit quieter than usual. With that in mind, I’ve put together a Christmas gift guide featuring gorgeous products and gift ideas from some of my favourite Edinburgh-based businesses. Even from afar, we can
“If adventures will not befall a young lady in her own village she must seek them abroad.” Jane Austen This stay was courtesy of the hotel but all thoughts and opinions are my own Balbirnie House Hotel Every year I say I will explore more of Scotland. Embrace the staycation
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