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
UK Staycations
Balbirnie House Hotel
“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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UK Staycations
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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Travel & Adventures
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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Scotland
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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Travel & Adventures
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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Scotland
Barter Books, Alnwick
“In a second-hand bookshop head to the back, find the old books with dust undisturbed and worn off covers for these clothe true treasures.” Rachel Hall Bookshop of Dreams My new year’s resolution for 2019 was to blog at least once a month (setting the bar fairly low, I’ll admit.)
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Edinburgh
Exploring Edinburgh with the National Art Pass
This post is in partnership with the National Art Pass & Art Fund The lovely folk at Art Fund have recently completed an interesting study on wellbeing. Specifically, how our wellbeing is impacted by how we use our time and how stressed we feel. They highlight the fact that even though
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Edinburgh
Autumn in Edinburgh: A Guide for 2018
There’s nothing quite like autumn in Edinburgh. There is something magical about the city when its leaves turn their glorious shades of red, gold and orange. The handsome grey stone buildings seem to suit a slight chill in the air and the swirling backdrop of autumn mists. The whole city