Kirsty Bartholomew 
If you’re visiting Scotland and you’re looking for castles to visit nearby to Edinburgh then you’re in luck because not only are there 3 that are in the city itself there are another 5 to choose from nearby that I have highlighted here in this guide. There are actually many more around Scotland that you … Read more
If you’re looking for hotels overlooking Edinburgh castle then you’re probably aiming for a vacation that’s just a little bit special. With a view over that amazing skyline this is going to be a trip to remember – but which hotels overlook Edinburgh castle? Edinburgh is always a favourite city of mine. We recently visited … Read more
Inverness is the largest town in the highlands of Scotland and as such is a great place to base yourself if you’re looking to explore this amazing area of the country. Here are some of the best day trips from Inverness that you can take when you’re here – some are simple enough to get … Read more
If a day trip to York, England is all you can manage then you’ll be pleased to know that it’s still well worth visiting even if you have limited time here. As part of a larger UK trip or just a day out from your regular routine, York really captures the hearts and minds … Read more
Visiting Sherwood Forest is one of those bucket list items that many people have but have put to the back of their mind. They know about it from films and the legendary stories, but many people don’t even know it’s real, that you can visit and that Robin Hood’s tree is alive and well too! … Read more
Visiting historical sites in Paris is probably a given when you’re here on vacation and you’d be hard pressed to not fall over all of the historic places in the city. The famous landmarks of Paris all have an amazing history to them which, in my view, makes them all the more interesting. Paris is … Read more
Perhaps you’re on a flying visit to London or maybe it’s the 20th time you’ve been and you just want to take some fantastic photos to share back home. Whatever the reason, this list of pretty places in London will give you a head start to your trip. Of course there’s always more to a … Read more
Bury St Edmunds, in Suffolk England is a wonderful town absolutely brimming with history and things to do. If you’re looking for a break to the area and want a place to rest your head for a couple of nights (I recommend at least 2, we had just 1 and I wish we’d had longer!) … Read more
Visiting Bury St Edmunds Abbey is a must if you’re in the East of England and looking for a unique place to have a picnic, explore the history and basically soak up 1000 years of English history! If a trip to Bury St Edmunds is at all on your radar then you’ll want to be … Read more
When in the Scottish Highlands, or based in Inverness, visiting Culloden Battlefield is often high on the list of those who are interested in history or those who have Clan relatives who may have fought. Having grown up in Scotland I’d always heard of the Battle of Culloden and I also knew of the term … Read more
