Target: 1000 miles Current status: 400 miles As McFadden & Whitehead said so memorably in their 1979 disco classic – Ain’t no stoppin’ us now, We’re on the move! You’ll notice the yellow jersey...
Fundraising challenge – 500 miles and 500 more.
Although the Neuroendocrine Cancer UK Virtual Pathway Challenge began in June, Dougie and I arrived a little late to the party. He had seen emails about it before, but in his heart he wasn’t...
Fundraising for Neuroendocrine Cancer UK
In 2020, just before lockdown, my husband, Dougie, was diagnosed with neuroendocrine cancer. He had surgery and is having ongoing treatment. Thankfully, at the moment, his condition is stable and he’s feeling well. It’s...
The taste of Scotland: Dean Banks at the Pompadour and Dulse
When chef, Dean Banks, opened his first restaurant, Haar, in St. Andrews in 2019, one of the first bookings came from the cast of the hit TV drama, Succession. Filming in Dundee at the time,...
Mum’s Gone To Edinburgh: Glenlockhart Cottage
We stayed in Glenlockhart Cottage in November 2021. I must apologise for taking so long to write about this gorgeous accommodation. I wonder if I secretly didn’t want to share this gem, in case...
Colinton Tunnel Mural Project – Edinburgh
If you’re visiting Edinburgh any time soon, and have exhausted the must-sees of the city centre, then I’d highly recommend venturing further afield to check out the Colinton Tunnel Mural Project. It’s a stunning...
Staying at The Old Dairy, Cambridge Country Cottages
2022 was the year we searched the internet for romantic retreats, barn conversions and country cottages. We booked short breaks in beautiful self-catering accommodation on the outskirts of York, the coast near Whitby and...
Lovejoy meets Downton Abbey in Suffolk
What’s the connection between the 1980’s TV series, Lovejoy, and the 2022 Downton Abbey movie? The answer is Belchamp Hall, a stylish country estate deep in the Suffolk countryside. The hall itself was used...