Pomp, ceremony, marching – this is the changing of the guard at Buckingham Palace and it’s a real spectacle to watch! Best of all it happens regularly (every day in June and July) and in full view of tourists! It doesn’t happen behind closed doors – we can see it all – and it’s glorious! … Read more
It’s hard not to think about Royalty when visiting London. It’s everywhere you look and you sometimes can’t walk without tripping over something royal! It’s one thing that defines the UK and there’s certainly something for everyone who might be interested in the Royal Family whether that’s the current lot or the characters from history! … Read more
World War 2 in London gives images of the Blitz, barrage balloons in the sky and buildings in ruins. Thankfully London isn’t like that now, but there’s still a lot that you can see in the area, especially in the centre of the city. While I’ve been to Westminster countless times, I don’t often think … Read more
Being able to see the Great Hall, Diagon Alley with it’s colourful shops and even Privet Drive seems like something you could only do in a dream. But walking among the tables that Harry sat on at Hogwarts is actually something you can do – so exciting for movie nerds like me! As huge fans … Read more
Imagine waking up to the hustle and bustle of London buzzing around your feet. You draw the curtains and see Big Ben staring at you and enticing you out on to the streets to explore all that the city has to offer! London always holds a special place in my heart and every time we … Read more
Can you imagine having a romantic meal in London, perhaps then seeing a show and then whisking away your partner to another part of the UK on a gorgeous overnight train? Swoon! I love train travel in the UK and find the slow, meandering pace romantic in its own right. But overnight trains are something … Read more
Even if you’d never been to London, if you closed your eyes and imagined it you’d likely be able to rattle off at least 10 landmarks in the city. They are *that* famous! This directory of London landmarks starts with a few that I always love to see whenever I’m in the city – they … Read more
Can you think of a better contrast than the bright lights of London’s city centre and the remote countryside of Scotland? It’s amazing to think that these two different landscapes exist and can be so easily combined. I’ve explored London and Scotland countless times over the past 20+ years and have used my experience with … Read more
For many people coming to Scotland, especially if they’re coming from overseas, getting to London is a good starting point. The next question then is: how to get to Scotland from London? I’ve done almost all of these options in my travels back and forth to the country that I grew up in. Some of … Read more
Stonehenge is one of the most popular sites in the world to visit, but being out in the countryside of England it’s not one of the easiest places to get to without some prior knowledge and planning. It’s unfortunately not quite as simple as walking up to a bus stop in London and getting on … Read more
