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, …
Scotland
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
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.
On the edge of the Snowdonia National Park, the Llyn Peninsula has a spectacular coastline, pretty villages and probably the best beach pub in the UK.
Find everything you need for your visit via some excellent Edinburgh apps.
The Skylark opened on Portobello High Street in July 2012 to feed the growing family population of Porty. Go for excellent brunch and a bracing walk along the prom.
A visit to Mhor 84 motel, located on the edge of Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park. Owned by the same people as the famous Monachyle Mhor just up the road; and it is just as stylish!