A day out with Skye Ghillie on the Isle of Skye, Scotland, UK
We met Mitch Partridge, aka Syke Ghillie, in the car park outside Portree Tourist Information Centre, before heading out…
Short stay: Canowindra B&B, Portree, Isle of Skye, Scotland, UK
Run by Rick and Georgie de Boer (son-in-law and daughter to the owners of Peinmore House next door), Canowindra…
Visiting the Isle of Raasay, Scotland, UK
Just a short drive from Portree is the village of Sconser from where you can take the CalMac ferry,…
Short stay: Lochsie, Peinmore House, Portree, Isle of Skye, Scotland, UK
Owned and very ably run by Don and Margaret Greer since 2007, Peinmore House is a beautifully kept B&B…
Visiting the Isle of Eigg, Scotland, UK
We had looked into visiting the small isles of Rum, Eigg, Muck and Canna but, on studying the Calmac…
Short stay: Arisaig House, Invernessshire, Scotland, UK
Arisaig House is very much a family operation (led by Peter and Sarah Winnington-Ingham), perfectly situated for exploring the…
A day out in North Argyll, Scotland, UK
Whilst staying at the Isle of Eriska Hotel, we took the short journey to the Scottish Sea Life Sanctuary…
Short stay: Isle of Eriska Hotel, Scotland, UK
In 1973 Robin Buchanan-Smith, a Church of Scotland minister, bought the Isle of Eriska with his wife Sheena and,…
A hidden gem: Kilchurn Castle, Scotland, UK
You could be forgiven for not knowing about Kilchurn Castle. A castle like this in England would not only…
3 actionpacked European destinations that are hot in September
With much of the northern part of Europe cooling down significantly from the end of August onwards, there are…
The 4 most luxurious chalets in Courchevel 1850
Courchevel is known as the millionaires playground but what can you really get for your money? I have been…
Top 3 healthy hideaway retreats
Today I ask the question: is it possible to go on holiday and detox, or keep up with your…
Recipe of the week: Pan-seared diver scallops with a cauliflower purée, chorizo and cherry tomatoes
Try this wonderful recipe for pan-seared diver scallops at home. Enjoy a culinary adventure featuring compelling blends of international…
48 hours in Barcelona
A lot has been said and written about Barcelona. But no amount of reading ever prepares you for this…
Top 3 escapes for gourmands
Gourmands and epicureans will go where their taste buds lead; lovers of fine food know no bounds, scouring the…
5 things to do during Oktoberfest 2014
Oktoberfest is a 16 day festival held every year in Munich and they say it’s the world’s largest funfair….
