The opening line of Andy Stewart’s ‘Donald, Where’s Your Troosers?’ seems a great way to start a blog post about a wonderful trip to Scotland to stay on the Isle of Skye. Well it...
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...
Heading for the hills in Edinburgh
Have you ever tried ‘munro-bagging’? The idea is to climb one or all of the 282 Scottish mountains over 3000ft high (914m). I can’t say that’s ever been on our agenda. We love walking...
Diary of a long weekend at the Edinburgh Fringe – Day Four
A Tale of Two Cities. When Dickens wrote this book he was referring to London and Paris during the French Revolution. But Edinburgh could claim this term as it’s very much a city split...
Diary of a long weekend at the Edinburgh Fringe – Day Three
Sunday morning – we were needing a lie-in. There’s only so much excitement a middle-aged couple can have before the idea of a nice cup of tea takes precedence over everything else. Thankfully most...
Diary of a long weekend at the Edinburgh Fringe – Day Two
“Don’t make eye contact”, Dougie warned, as we ran the gauntlet along the Royal Mile the following morning. It costs a lot for performers to put on a show at the Edinburgh Fringe...