Hiking in Scotland

Ten Reasons to do the Scottish Highlands Hike

There’s a reason that so many films and television programs feature Scotland. The place is frickin’ gorgeous! Just do a quick google search for ‘films set in Scotland’ and you’ll see...

Solo Travel in Edinburgh for Halloween

I've been to Edinburgh once before with friends and always wanted to go back. So 5 years later I booked a two night solo trip for Halloween and I was very excited. I arrived in Edinburgh at 4pm...

Exploring Scotland North East Coast

Bow Fiddle Rock is a natural sea arch near Portknockie. It's steep folded sides and rock arch which resembles a fiddle bow tip. A great place to visit for a day out. Short walk to scenic...

The Wondrous Western Isles of Scotland

The Outer Hebrides (or the Western Isles) have been on my bucket list since it was first compiled and The Time of Covid presents a perfect opportunity to make the trip. This is an archipelago of some...

Hills, Show and Soft Furnishings

The thing about being women of a certain age is that we can get a little bit tired. Pip and I have been back at work for two weeks now and we've both had the busiest January ever. This, coupled...

Fire Pits and Maps

"Let's have a winter BBQ!" announced Ever Patient Husband one dark evening last autumn. "Hmmm." I replied, hoping he would forget all about it and we could all move on. Sadly, this was not to be...