Kirsty Bartholomew 
With its uneven buildings holding a secret of the past, Culross is a gorgeous place to step back in time in Scotland! Narrow streets, higgledy piggledy houses and views across the river towards Edinburgh await you in this beauty of a location. We used to live just a few miles away from picturesque Culross and … Read more
The amazing wonder of Stonehenge with the mysterious and ginormous stones towering above regular people is a must see for so many who travel to the UK every year. To stand in its presence and feel the history of the land honestly has to be experienced! If you’re heading to or from a cruise from … Read more
Discovering Windsor Castle, the home of British Royalty, is one of the top things to do in England for visitors and when you wander around the town that is dominated by the castle you can completely see why. Strewn with flags, Windsor is like a permanent garden party where pictures of the Royal family adorn … Read more
We all know someone who is obsessed with the Royal Family don’t we? Someone who watches all the big occasions and perhaps who shed a tear in 2022 when the Queen died. If so, have you thought about a Royal family themed gift for them? I bet it would go down well! Whether they love … Read more
Scotland has more than its fair share of islands to visit but if you’ve ever been to Skye on a particularly busy August weekend like I did the first time I went, you’ll know that the remote Scottish ideal isn’t quite the reality for everyone! But don’t fear because if you’re hoping for some remote … Read more
If you’re planning to get off the beaten track in Scotland, or even just visiting some of the well loved islands, then it’s likely that you’ll find yourself on a ferry at some point. With all the Scottish islands it’s normally the only way to get to them! The Isle of Skye can be reached … Read more
Flags are flying all around the town and not just because the new King of Britain has been crowned. Windsor has a royal feel just oozing out of it everywhere you turn! And that’s not surprising with the castle, which has stood for centuries, overlooking you wherever you turn. It’s weird to think that the … Read more
If you’ve made it to the Isle of Mull then you might be wondering how to get off it to see another iconic Scottish island – Staffa! This one has been on my list to visit forever but since I was trying desperately to wing this trip to Scotland and not plan too far ahead … Read more
The Isle of Mull draws you in with its promises of wildlife spotting, amazing night skies and walks throughout the island. So, as you can imagine, anyone staying and keeping a connection to the outdoors, like motorhomers and campervannners will love it! There’s a lot to do on Mull and we thoroughly enjoyed our time … Read more
The Isle of Mull is one of the most popular islands on the west coast of Scotland, popular with wildlife spotters, and families looking to see the real life Balamory – a children’s to show that was filmed there (that might be just me!) Did you know that there are 3 different ferries to Mull … Read more