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East Lothian & Scottish Borders: A Seafood Lover’s Paradise
St Abbs Head, Scottish Borders I think I’m single-handedly responsible for Scotland’s depleting seafood stocks… last week’s ones anyway, while I was in East Lothian and the Scottish Borders enjoying...
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Cairngorms, Scottish Highlands
Last weekend my Lithuanian and I set off for the Cairngorms in the Scottish Highlands. We hadn’t planned a route but knew that wherever we went we had to end up in Carrbridge for the night where we’d...
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1980s Prom Night Party Coming Up
On Saturday our living room will be transformed into a 1980s ballroom. What can I say other than I’m so excited and I just can’t hide it… We’re hosting our very own glitzy 80s prom night! Dresses have...
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1980s Prom Party
I won’t divulge the details of our 1980s prom party last Saturday. Sometimes pictures speak louder than words. But I will utter a few vital ingredients for a 1980s party… homemade disco ball, American...
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Edinburgh Windowsill Gardening
The lack of a proper garden outside my bog standard Edinburgh apartment building led me to try my luck at windowsill gardening. If ever I needed another reason, it’s my undying love for fresh...
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Isle of Skye by Public Transport
Having spoken to many people about their trips to the famous Scottish island, no one bar myself and Miss Canada has been brave enough to travel to and around the Isle of Skye by public transport. Cool...
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Stirling University Reunions
They say the friendships you make at university are friendships for life. As cheesy as it may sound, one year post graduation I still find myself spending most of my time with the wonderful friends I...
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50 Shades of Stirling University: Part 1
Red and Rosé may not lack scandal in their lives, but this has never found itself a place on the blog. Now, after a long period of silence, it seems like scandal is the exact thing needed to revive the...
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Enchanted Forest, Pitlochry
T’was a chilly October evening when I set off to discover the Enchanted Forest in Pitlochry with two Bulgarians in tow. To visit had been a dream of mine ever since I first heard about the annual...
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50 Shades of Stirling University: Part 2
Good things come to those who wait. I do hope it was worth your while waiting (impatiently) for instalment number two of 50 Shades of Stirling University. Proud to have collected even more stories from...
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Water of Leith Walkway, Edinburgh
The Water of Leith Walkway snakes through Edinburgh unbeknown to many of its residents, let alone visitors. Unsurprisingly, it runs alongside the Water of Leith, the city’s main river which flows from...
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Edinburgh’s Mews & Lanes
Edinburgh is home to a fair few hidden gems, many of which are its gorgeous mews and lanes. Only a select few are lucky enough to live in these quaint cul-de-sacs and alleys, and you can tell from the...
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Berwick-upon-Tweed Is Nearby
Berwick-upon-Tweed may now be a part of England, but has historically also been a part of Scotland so I thought I’d find a place for it here on the blog. It’s just a hop and a skip (or a 40 min train...
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Arthur’s Seat in the Wind and Rain
You haven’t experienced the “real” Scotland until you’ve found yourself completely drenched to the core and on the verge of being swept over by the wind. Fortunately, the weatherman makes this a very...
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Leith Walk, Edinburgh
As a resident of Leith Walk, I feel like a citizen of the world. Within a ten minute radius from my flat, I can savour most flavours of the world. There’s a huge selection of exotic shops, delis and...
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Cramond
Cramond is a village, beach and island tucked away in the outskirts of Edinburgh on the shores of the Firth of Forth with views towards Fife. By foot it can take up to two hours to reach this somewhat...
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The Shore, Edinburgh
The Shore in Edinburgh is surely one the most charming former harbour areas in Europe. It’s a pleasant mix of old and new, as the former warehouses and sailor housing sit beside modern apartment blocks...
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Pentland Hills Regional Park
Pentland Hills Regional Park is less than an hour’s bus ride outside Edinburgh city centre. Indeed, all you need to do is hop on Lothian bus number 10, grab the top floor front seat and enjoy the...
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Spas in Castles and Manor Houses
Nowadays, many of Scotland’s former castles and manor houses are home to hotel and spa complexes. It’s a great way to use some of the space available in these huge estates and residences. You’ll find...
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Glen Coe Throughout the Seasons
In 2013, Glen Coe is perhaps best introduced as the setting for that epic scene from the latest James Bond movie, Skyfall, in which Daniel Craig and Judi Dench are stood at the side of the road gazing...
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