I haven't published any stories about my seven day Isle of Skye hiking tour with Wilderness Scotland from April 2018 (have written a few - they will be published soon :-)) But here's a photo I took while on tour. I decided to enter the image in a photo comp with We Said Go Travel Click on the link below to take you to the full … [Read more...]
Edinburgh culture, history and a shiny nosed dog
Edinburgh what's not to love? As the capital of Scotland, Edinburgh commands attention. But apart from being the country’s epi centre, Edinburgh exudes a distinctive charm that is difficult to resist. The compact layout of the city means it’s easy to get around and explore, even for someone like me with a hopeless sense of direction! I'd come … [Read more...]
Waldorf Astoria – The Caledonian, Edinburgh, Scotland
Luxe hotel in the heart of Edinburgh I have an undeniable passion for Scotland fueled by a number of things, including the Scottish blood running deep within my veins, as well as my love of anything Outlander (books and TV series.) So when I stepped into the hotel lobby of the Caledonian - I felt I'd arrived at a place I knew was going to be hard … [Read more...]
Scotland and the Outlander Effect gathers momentum
The story behind writing the story Earlier this year, I wrote a travel story on Scotland and the Outlander effect published online on New Zealand's Fairfax stuff.co.nz This explains why I wrote the story: Rewind back to April when I celebrated one of those milestone birthdays, some prefer to forget. One of my besties presented me with a gift … [Read more...]