A visit to whisky HQ, the Isle of Islay
Scottish Routes Islay Whisky Tour Oh I do love a dram. Over these long winter months I’ve pretty much perfected the image of the old timer hibernating through the winter with my slippers, my fire and...
View ArticleThe Beaches of the Isle of Harris
Visiting the Isle of Harris beaches While Scotland’s west coastline has been generating well merited hoopla for some time, the glorious Isle of Harris retains a special place for me as the unmatched...
View ArticleHighlights from an outdoor themed weekend in Fife
Best outdoor activites in Fife – some weekend highlights The Scotlanders were back on the road this month as we stormed into the Kingdom of Fife. Doing what we do with our individually tailored theme...
View ArticleA weekend in Ayrshire
Top Things to do in Ayrshire In the latest in my series of regional “weekend in…” blogs, this weekend I’m having myself a summertime exploration of Ayrshire. A close neighbour to my home city of...
View ArticleA photography tour of the Scottish Highlands
Caledonian Light Review – a photographer’s view of the Highlands Scotland is a country that naturally lends itself to great photography. My latest trip to the Highlands sees three of the Scotlanders...
View ArticleIt’s more than just whisky in Moray!
Reasons to visit Moray – a weekend in the north east Moray goes hand in hand with whisky. Dominated in tourism circles with chatter about heavenly Speyside malts, it is hard to look past Scotland’s...
View ArticleThings to do Around Edinburgh – Top Day Trip Ideas
Things to do around Edinburgh Every single individual that contacts me about their Scotland travel itineraries wants to visit Edinburgh. Tourists flock to the capital en masse every month of every...
View ArticleTop Things to do in Scotland in 2016
Five Tips for Top Things to do in Scotland in 2016 It’s that time of year again. A particularly sodden winter is nearly over, darkness descends slightly later each night and thoughts start to wander to...
View ArticleLoch Coruisk and the Small Isles on a Skye Wildlife Boat Tour
Skye Wildlife Boat Tours This week my travels take me back to the Isle of Skye for a first visit of the year and a chance to marvel at the incomparable highlights of Scotland’s most visited island....
View ArticleThe Other Side to Culzean Castle….
A Visit to the Culzean Castle Caves We do love a bit of spooky don’t we? Never mind ghost tours – grim dark pits under ancient castles that are shrouded in mystery and intrigue win every day for me and...
View ArticleA History Tour of Dumfries and Galloway
A History Journey Through Dumfries and Galloway Scotland’s south west corner is arguably the most tragically overlooked slice of this fair land. But rest assured. As part of my latest campaign with the...
View ArticleA day trip to the spectacular Isle of Hoy
A Hoy Day Trip from Mainland, Orkney Ah yes. It’s Sunday morning in the islands and you’re looking to go somewhere. Regular Scottish travellers will doubtless be able to relate to my pain here. Not...
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