We watched spellbound as we greedily tucked into a scrumptious caramel shortbread ice cream. A crisp October day with not a soul in sight as we enjoyed one of Scotland’s most spectacular beaches. Carrick is […]
Beautiful Outer Hebrides in Scotland is packed with stunning nature and wildlife and is often captured best on canvas. Photographer Bruce Kendrick has done just that through his new and impressive book Art and Nature […]
The Hebrides is fast becoming a foodie destination. Not just for its seafood, Isle of Harris seaweed-infused gin or Raasay whisky which offers you the chance to stay overnight in the distillery. But also for […]
“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 […]
Celebrating their native tongue is an important part of life for the Scots. And the annual Celtic Connections which brings together the country’s best musicians is the showpiece for spectacular sets. Held each year from […]
‘From A Wonky Path To An Open Road’ is an eye catching title for a book and the read itself is just as fascinating. Author Janey de Nordwall takes the reader on a six week […]
Following centuries of illicit distilling, the first legal distillery on the Isle of Raasay in the northwest of Scotland finally began distilling legally in September 2017. The distillery’s goal being to create the finest Hebridean […]
When I get the kit list for a long-awaited surf trip to Scotland, I am surprised to see the most important item, is… a pair of really good walking boots. As standard practice for these […]
The vast majority of people in Europe have been relishing this uncharacteristically warm summer we’ve been having over on this side of the pond. Even in the UK, our thermometers have peaked at a mercury-exploding […]
One of the many frustrations of surfing, is there is a lot of time waiting around. Be it bobbing around in the water between sets, or sat on shore wondering where the waves are, it’s […]
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