Kirsty Bartholomew 
With crooked houses and thatched cottages, Lacock is the quintessential Cotswolds village. While these villages are all over the Cotswolds, some bigger and more popular than others, Lacock has another thing going for it that draws visitors – Harry Potter! The village has been used filming for the first film and also in for film … Read more
When packing your luggage for your Scotland trip you’ll no doubt have a host of electrical items with you – who doesn’t these days! If you’re coming from overseas you might have some questions about travel adapters for Scotland, whether you need them and if they are the same for the rest of Europe. For … Read more
With so many people choosing to travel north when in Scotland to the, admittedly wonderful, Highlands, can I tempt you in to staying in the south? Think rolling hills, pretty towns, amazing history and a coastline that’s just as pretty as the west. Oh, and no midges either! I guess, since you’re reading this that … Read more
Muddy footpaths still bring you to amazing views and if you’re planning to visit Scotland for the views and landscapes this is especially true. After months of rain and snow February is going to definitely bring you some muddy footpaths if you come to visit! Scotland in February is more than just lots of muddy … Read more
Being one of the most dinstictive landmarks in the UK and the most well known ancient site, Stonehenge begs you to visit but so many who pay for the privilege feel like it wasn’t worth it and are put off by stories of it just being so busy. It doesn’t have to be that way … Read more
Scotland evokes almost ethereal images in people whether they’ve been to the country or not. Bagpipe players overlooking rolling hills and lochs, misty glens and ancient stone circles can all be seen if you want it! I’ve experienced almost all of Scotland’s typical scenes, whether that was the sheep in the road while on the … Read more
Did you know that in England’s Peak District there’s somewhere called Thor’s cave? And that it’s a fairly easy walk with some amazing views? We did the walk to Thor’s Cave recently and this post will give you some information if you also want to copy our route and enjoy the beautiful Manifold Valley around. … Read more
Visitors to Scotland might be wondering what language is spoken in the country – Scottish? English? Something else? Let’s take a look in this post about what you’ll hear when traveling to Scotland. While the main language of Scotland is English you might also hear Gaelic and perhaps a bit of Scots. Scottish people also … Read more
Pemberley is one of the most iconic houses of the period dramas that Britain is well known for making. It is, of course, from Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice and was the home of Mr Darcy. If you’re thinking about adding in a visit to one of these Jane Austen locations then you’ll want to … Read more
These Edinburgh landmarks are a great starting point for anyone looking to plan a trip to the Scottish capital. It, of course, isn’t an exhaustive list of what to do and see in the city, but you can see the most popular landmarks and decide if you want to visit them. It’s amazing how many … Read more