On the mild and bright winter day I travelled to St Abbs I also made it to Coldingham. A more substantial village than St. Abbs, Coldingham sits as a crossroads between many places of interest in the area. The village itself is as quiet and laid back as much of…

Lynn Glen is a pleasant circular walking route around the river and falls of the same name and, like many places in Scotland, has some interesting stories and history attached to it. This is a good choice for an easy afternoon stroll if you’re in the area or looking for…

Enjoying one of those quiet days of solo indulgence, even when some of it’s for the ‘Gram — I woke early enough for sunrise. Summer in Scotland makes that before 4am. The light eeking its way into my room between the blinds was a dazed ocean blue. I made my way down to the kitchen, the cat at my heels. Each step careful not to make the wooden…

It’s a city, it’s sprawling, it’s gradually banning internal combustion engines. What are your options? — Once upon a time, long before any of us were born, Glasgow was known as the second city of the British Empire due to its size and outsized industrial influence. This is a rose tinted overview of the city and its complex history but fairly important to remember. Glasgow is…

Not interested in budget offerings, want a little luxury, Glasgow can do that too. — Perhaps you’re planning a vacation in Scotland but you aren’t the frugal backpacker type. Maybe you want to visit Glasgow but you would rather travel in style and luxury. Perhaps you’re trying to flex for your social media and you want to show off what most people planning a trip…

A small selection of accommodation options for the budget conscious traveller in Glasgow. — There are endless options for places to stay in Glasgow and for all budgets or requirements. As such this collection is hardly comprehensive but rather a selection to guide you in what sort of accommodation is available. Generally this is a collection most of use to single travellers and couples…

Going to Glasgow but looking for a cheaper couple of days? Here’s some suggestions. — I’ll admit that Glasgow isn’t my favourite city in Scotland. For many though it is and for a number of reasons. Glasgow is absolutely a city defined by its people in a way that few other cities are. Most cities, particularly large cities, are more defined by the movements of…

Three examples of the variety of beach experiences available in Scotland — You may be reading this in some kind of state of confusion, after all who goes to Scotland for the beaches? Rugged mountain beauty; lush, green forests, and long, serene lochs sure. But beaches? It’s not exactly the Costa del Sol after all. Yet one of the little known wonders…

Looking for a little off the beaten track adventure in Scotland? try some of these. — Sitting in a tiny rocky bay of a Scottish island, the water gently lapping at the curved sides of our yacht, summer sun casting long late-evening shadows, the sweet coconut smell of gorse mixing with the aromatics of the gin in my glass, the thought occurred to me that most…