Travel to Scotland: not just a Europe tour for the Bravehearted
Travel to Scotland is not for those who want a beach holiday. But its wild, unspoiled... Read more
Enjoy life’s small victories, says Edradour
Scotland’s smallest distillery:
No visit to Scotland is complete without a visit to a whisky distillery and this morning we visit Edradour, Scotland’s... Read more
An Amazing Tattoo Experience at Edinburgh Castle
The Spectacular Edinburgh Military Tattoo:
We arrive in good time and the stands are already filling up. It’s quite a nippy evening in spite of... Read more
Orkney’s Italian Chapel is a Story of Inspiration and Compassion:
Italian Chapel, Orkney
An Italian Chapel in the remote Scottish Orkney Islands sounds like a bizzare occurence, but this little church on Lambholm is one of the Orkney’s famous attractions.
Orkney’s quaint little chapel is the only reminder of Camp 60 where Italian prisoners... [Read more of this review]
Castle of Mey - Caithness, Scotland by Jack Spellingbacon | Read More
Castle & Gardens of Mey Was The Queen Mother’s Favourite Home in Caithness
Castle of Mey - Caithness, Scotland by Jack Spellingbacon
Located between Thurso and John O’Groats, is the Castle of Mey, the northern-most castle on the UK mainland. Castle Mey is the favourite home of the Queen Mother when she visits Scotland and it is also... [Read more of this review]
Skara brae is by far the Oldest Neolithic site in Northern Europe:
Skara Brae - Orkney Islands
Standing in a village that’s over 5,000 years old is a pretty awesome experience. Skara Brae was an inhabited village long before the Egyptian pyramids were built and although we do not hear too much about it, Skara Brae was a flourishing place for centuries... [Read more of this review]
The Scotch Pie – An all-time Favourite Scottish Fast Food :
Scotch Pie - A Favourite Scottish Food
Whenever you want to find out what a popular local fast food is just check out what’s being sold at the local favourite sporting event or any large outdoor event.
In the case of Scotland, Scotch pie is the favourite Scottish food. It has... [Read more of this review]
Edradour Distillery - Scotland
Edradour Distillery, the smallest distillery in Scotland | Read More
Uisge Beatha is a part of Scottish life :
Edradour Distillery - Scotland
My mother-in-law qualifies to be a Scot. She loves her whisky! Whereas a shot of whisky would put me under the table, as far as mum-in-law is concerned, it perks her up! She of course is correct in her reaction as “uisge beatha”, which is whisky in Gaelic, means... [Read more of this review]
A Plate of Haggis..
A Plate of Haggis, Southern Highlands, Scotland | Read More
Scotland’s National Dish is not for the faint-hearted:
A Plate of Haggis..
The haggis is a national dish of Scotland although some say that the ancient Romans were the first people known to have made haggis-type products. At any traditional meal in Scotland, you can expect to see this dish served, as we were at our Southern Highlands hotel.
Haggis... [Read more of this review]
Where to Get Free Wi-Fi Access in Glasgow
We arrive in Glasgow in the early evening with just enough time to make it to George Square in the city centre. Our hotel, the Radisson Hotel is about a 15 minutes walk away. We wanted to take snaps of the George Square and the City Chambers before the light faded and also to see if we can get internet access.... [Read more of this review]
Map of Orkney Islands
A Scottish Piper at the Border | 
Map of Scotland | 
Livingston Designer Outlet Directions | 
Italian Chapel, Orkney
Castle of Mey - Caithness, Scotland by Jack Spellingbacon | 
Skara Brae - Orkney Islands
Scotch Pie - A Favourite Scottish Food
Edradour Distillery - Scotland
A Plate of Haggis..
