Mythical sea beasts, shapeshifting water spirits which inhabit our rivers and watercourses. Have you found one wandering the paths looking out for weary travellers to help safely along their way?

Just to the west of Edinburgh, and hidden in the valley of the River Almond, the Almondell Country Park is 97 acres of unspoilt woodland and spectacular views. It is beautiful whatever time of the year you visit.

My parents recently took a trip to north-west Italy, to visit Chiavari, near Genoa, where my mum’s father was held as a prisoner of war during WWII. Growing up I had known little about my grandfather’s time as a soldier, or as a prisoner of war. Doing the research for my parent’s trip was fascinating, …

Take a walk through the woods to Maspie Den. Once a hunting park for Stuart Kings and Queens, the Falkland Estate is very picturesque and a more than little spooky.

BEER! – That hopefully got your attention. I love beer. Whether you prefer ‘craft beer’ or ‘real ale’, beer is still beer, and something that Edinburgh does fantastically well – so to help you out here is my mini guide to Edinburgh craft beer and real ale pubs.

A trip to the Yorkshire Dales – expansive blue skies, frolicking happily across the Dales, spectacular beer and some of the prettiest villages the UK has to offer.

A guide to Greek food in Edinburgh featuring two of my favourite spots, Ola Kala and Spitaki

Swanston is a must visit Edinburgh village and with its location on the Capital View walk, makes for a lovely couple of hours rambling, especially when summer unexpectedly arrives! Read More about Pentland Hills Walks: Capital Views & Swanston

You will absolutely love Applecross. Driving down the hill after braving the Bealach Na Ba, the sea is a spectacular blue, the view to Raasay and Skye clear and you’ll be looking forward to a drink outside the famous Applecross Inn.