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Exploring the Kilpatrick Hills in the Snow

Sometimes you just need a play day in the snow! After an unexpected heavy snowfall on our day off we headed to the Whangie in the Kilpatrick Hills, Scotland

An Autumn Adventure at New Lanark

Where to go in this Autumn? Our destination, former childhood school trip favourite and a UNESCO World Heritage site – New Lanark in South Lanarkshire

The Secret Forest Kelburn Castle and Estate

Visiting Kelburn Castle and Estate, Ayrshire

Having both visited the Kelburn Castle and Estate or Kelburn Country Park as it was then, as children we were eager to return. Did it hold up to memory?

Life Update: Returning to University in Edinburgh!

I don’t write about my my home life much but I thought I’d give you all a wee life update – I’m returning to university in the wonderful city of Edinburgh

Review: The Waterside Hotel, Seamill

An overnight stay in the Waterside Hotel, Seamill. With quite the nautical theme going on, was it a case of all washed up or sailing on the high seas?

Climbing Duncryne Hill “The Dumpling”, Loch Lomond

In celebration of National Parks Week we decided to climb Duncryne Hill for a view over Loch Lomond and the Trossachs and our trip did not disappoint!

Exploring McCaig’s Tower, Oban

After a trip out to the Western Isles we had a little time to explore Oban. But we decided to head to Oban’s most prominent landmark – McCaig’s Tower.

Review: Oban Backpackers Plus

After a trip to the Western Isles but we did spend a night in town opting for Oban Backpackers Plus. Here’s our quick review of our private room option.

Our Three Isles Tour – Mull, Staffa and Iona

Looking for a Western Isles day tour? We joined the Three Isles Tour run by West Coast Tours to take in the sights of Mull, Staffa and Iona.

Weekend Wander: Balloch and Loch Lomond

Rain is what makes Scotland what she is so on a rainy Sunday afternoon why not take wander round a little of the Loch Lomond shoreline starting at Balloch?