My Adventures

Caledonian Sleeper: My Review

Caledonian Sleeper Train

It’s not often you fall asleep in one country and wake up in another; at least on dry land, anyway. The Caledonian Sleeper is an iconic railway experience which connects London with Scotland’s cities and … Read more

Edinburgh on a budget: a local’s top tips

Edinburgh Castle from The Grassmarket

Call me biased, since I’m a local, but Edinburgh is without doubt one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Believe the hype. This enchanting global reputation and capital city status does, however, come … Read more

Top Things to Do in Inverness & Beyond

Things to Do in Inverness

Inverness is a small city with a lot to offer. Known worldwide thanks to its proximity to the famous Loch Ness and the ‘Outlander effect’, there’s so much more to Inverness than legendary monsters and … Read more

Isle of Iona: Top Tips & Things to Do

Isle of Iona

Iona is my favourite island in Scotland; my happy place and my escape. Many people speak of a special feeling or energy that they experience on Iona, myself included. This island is like a calming … Read more

Inveraray: Travel Guide & Things to Do

Inveraray Castle, one of the top things to do in Inveraray

Are you looking for a dreamy wee day trip or short scenic break on the west coast? Inveraray is ideal. From the historic sights and picturesque town design, to the loch-side location and mountain vistas, … Read more

Glenfinnan Station: Eat, Stay & Explore

Glenfinnan Station

Glenfinnan is a destination for railway enthusiasts, tales from the past, home-cooked local produce, and heartstring-tugging Highland vistas. There is so much more to this Highland hamlet than the Jacobite Steam Train and ‘Harry Potter’ … Read more

Rannoch Station & The Remote Tearoom

Rannoch Station

Rannoch Station is one of the most remote railway stations in the UK; a small settlement in a vast mountainous moorland. Experience a bombardment of wild beauty, from the journey on the West Highland Line … Read more

My Top Things To Do in Dunkeld

Dunkeld and the River Tay

Are you looking for a day trip or a short getaway with the perfect mix of small town charm and time in nature? Dunkeld is the destination for you. Set upon the River Tay in … Read more

My Top Things to Do in Oban

Blue skies over Oban

Are you planning a trip to the delightful wee seaside town of Oban? This charming, bustling west coast port is famed as the ‘Seafood Capital of Scotland’ and the prelude to island adventures. Oban is … Read more

Mid Argyll: Amazing Locations by Bus

Crinan Canal, Mid Argyll

Have you explored the Mid Argyll region? If not, it’s time to change that. Experience a unique and diverse tapestry of natural and mad-made marvels, spanning a mind-bending timeline, from the Neolithic monuments in Kilmartin … Read more