“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
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Taymouth Marina in Perthshire
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
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The Scottish Crannog Centre
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
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An Autumnal Walk to the Falls of Acharn
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
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Alnwick Castle: A Guide for Harry Potter Fans
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
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Exploring Shetland with NorthLink Ferries {ad}
This post is in paid partnership with NorthLink Ferries but all thoughts and opinions are, naturally, my own. If you follow me on Instagram, you might have seen that I went on the adventure of a lifetime a few weeks ago. I was kindly invited to explore Shetland by NorthLink
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Bath City Guide
If you follow me on Instagram, you might know that I have a soft spot for Jane Austen. Pride & Prejudice is my favourite book and Mr Darcy ruined me for other men. Austen lived briefly in Bath and that was reason enough for me to be desperate to visit.
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Bradford-on-Avon & Widbrook Grange
Widbrook Grange If you asked me to describe my perfect weekend away, I’d probably describe a house in the countryside, with plenty of delicious food, interesting places to explore, and comfy bed to come back to when you’re all adventured out. In other words, I’d describe a weekend at Widbrook
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A Wintry Weekend in the Cotswolds
Stow-on-the-Wold We stayed in a lovely village called Stow-on-the-Wold, which sounds a bit like somewhere you’d expect to find in a children’s storybook! The village is full of lovely boutiques, pubs, coffee shops, and a gorgeous bookshop. We were staying in a little holiday cottage so we ate in a