10 Great British weekend break ideas
Although I love travelling the world, there’s no place like home, and try to get out and explore as much of my own country as …
Scotland
Rosslyn Chapel and the tale of the chapel cat | Edinburgh day trip
Chapels, historical mysteries and a celebrity cat – Rosslyn’s got all the ingredients for a perfect Edinburgh day trip. Located just a few miles south …
Alternative things to do in Edinburgh
Overflowing with fantastic history, views, music and culture, Edinburgh is quite rightly one of Europe’s most popular city breaks. It’s packed with big-name attractions. But …
A journey through history on the Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides
History is all around you on the Isle of Lewis in Scotland’s Outer Hebrides, and no where more so than on the island’s west coast. …
On the edge of the world at the Butt of Lewis, Outer Hebrides
At the far northern tip of the Isle of Lewis you’ll find the Butt of Lewis – the furthest north you can get in the …
9 reasons to visit the Isles of Lewis and Harris, Outer Hebrides
Scotland’s islands have to be one of Britain’s best-kept secrets. I’d heard tales of the stunning beaches, breathtaking landscapes and unique culture you can find …
Visiting Edinburgh on a budget
It might be best known for its summer festivals and Hogmanay parties, but Edinburgh’s got a lot to offer at any time of the year. …
A budget city stay at the Motel One Edinburgh Royal
Normally when I’m on a city break I don’t spend much time in my hotel, and all I really need is somewhere clean, comfortable and …
Underground Edinburgh: The lost streets of Mary King’s Close
Above ground the streets of Edinburgh’s Royal Mile are a mass of tourists, souvenir shops, pubs and busking bagpipers. A walk across the Old Town …
A weekend in Glasgow: A 48-hour itinerary
Where famous neighbour Edinburgh is tourist central, Scotland’s second city Glasgow has a grittier, more creative edge. This former industrial powerhouse has transformed itself into …