“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
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
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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UK Staycations
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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Travel & Adventures
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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Travel & Adventures
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
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Scotland
Exploring the Pentlands with Eastside Cottages
When Eastside Cottages contacted me about staying in one of their gorgeous countryside retreats, I didn’t hesitate. I’ve always wanted to see more of the Pentlands and this seemed like the perfect opportunity to explore some of the gorgeous countryside surrounding my beloved Edinburgh. {In the interest of full disclosure,
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Scotland
A Highland Road Trip: Inverary & Glen Etive
One of my resolutions for 2018 was to see more of Scotland. Having finally bought a car last year, I’m determined to put it to good use – mainly through weekend road trips! Edinburgh is such a great base to explore from, and I’m so excited to see where this
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Edinburgh
Harry Potter Flat in Edinburgh
Have you ever loved a book so much you wish it was real? That’s how I feel about Harry Potter. If you’ve followed my Instagram for a while, you’ll know I’m a bit of a Potterhead (okay, that’s the understatement of the year…) I’ve loved the books since I first