Scotland
Holiday Heaven in Crieff
“Never underestimate an old man with an axe” was very much on our minds as we watched in awe as Kenny launched yet another sharp one at the target. Such was his delight at hitting […]
Scotland
Scotland
The Hidden Glories Of Arran
There are getaways and there are hideaways. And it was on Arran, an isle separated by the Firth of Clyde that I had chosen to come, to avoid the hassle of Covid, the endless paperwork […]
Edinburgh
Market Street Hotel Edinburgh
There are people doing a ‘silent walk’ wearing headphones, gesticulating wildly and singing Freddie Mercury songs in Edinburgh’s city centre. They’re pretending or believing that they’re on stage with Queen. Nearby there’s a man in […]
Hotels
Farr House, Inverness
Hide and seek. That’s what it’s great for. And treasure hunts. Not to mention its wonderful walks. Having driven just a couple of hours from Edinburgh, we arrive at Farr Estate. It’s set in 12,000-acres […]
Edinburgh
The Lookout by Gardener’s Cottage
Lookout (Or Up!) To Edinburgh’s New Sky-High Restaurant There’s no bad way to experience the enchanting beauty of Edinburgh’s gothic charm…but there is a best way, which is sat inside a wind-protected fine dining restaurant, […]
Scotland
A (My*) Perfect Long Weekend In The Cairngorms
What constitutes a perfect long weekend in the Cairngorms will mean different things to people. So instead of me trying to cover all bases, let’s instead tackle the arguably (if you’re me) more interesting question […]