Scottish Minibreaking – Isle of Mull

Our trip to the Isle of Mull was short but glorious and, I dare say, one that should be added to your Scottish bucket list. From the rainbow trimmed harbour of Tobermory to the white sands and turquoise waters of Calgary Bay and the majestic views…  Mull is a real treat.  We were kindly hosted for our day and a…
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Scottish Minibreaking – Elie, Fife

Elie has such a special place in my heart.  Nestled in the crook of Fife on Scotland’s East coast, my mum says there is often a ‘blue hole’ above Elie and I think she might be right.  We have holidayed here since I was a baby and Elie has lost none her charm over all these years…  in fact I…
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Playing tour guide – A 48 hour Glasgow travel diary

There is nothing quite like seeing your home country through someone else’s eyes is there?  I had the chance to do just that when Monica and Ella flew up to Glasgow from Southampton for a girls’ minibreak and I have to admit I had a lot of fun putting together the itinerary and playing tour guide in my home town.  I knew…
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Scottish Minibreaking – Gleneagles

I could say I really do not know where to begin with Gleneagles but, in fact, let us just begin with this view – the grandest of views which greets you as you drive up the tree lined boulevard to arrive at the grandest of hotels.  And what makes this hotel grand is not necessarily its decadent interiors or its…
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Scottish Minibreaking – Old Mill on The Spey

A lodge to ruin all lodges forevermore; truly the best way to describe this idyllic bolthole, Old Mill on the Spey is indeed a Highland hideout. STAY We were invited to stay here by Highland Hideouts, a collection of uniquely beautiful, self catering properties in the Aviemore area, for the weekend and immediately fell in love before even stepping foot…
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