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Escape the Past and Explore Pollok House, Glasgow

Pollok House, Glasgow is a great day out and now you can add a little extra to the day. We checked out Escape the Past, Pollok Houses escape room challenge.

The Truth About Those Scottish Clichés

Every country has its stereotypes and Scotland certainly has some infamous character traits but what it the truth when it comes to those Scottish clichés?

Walking at Ardmore Point near Helensburgh

Looking for somewhere for a quiet Sunday wander? Here’s some images and quick recap from our short walk around Ardmore Point near Helensburgh.

The Highland Wildlife Park, Kincraig

If you’ve found yourself in Aviemore, The Highland Wildlife Park is one of the biggest attractions in the area but is it worth? We think so!

Making Friends with the Cairngorm Reindeer Herd

Did you know there are reindeer in Scotland? We took a trip to visit the Cairngorm Reindeer Herd in Glenmore near Aviemore. A fantastic wildlife experience!

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?