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…
5 of the best artisan British gins to try right now
The story of Britains love affair with gin has certainly had its ups and downs (see William Hogarths infamous…
5 five star country escapes from London
Luxury hotels in Britain are regarded as having an excellent understanding of refinement and true elegance by people seeking…
Special feature: Airstream, The Quiet Site, Ullswater, Lake District, UK
Camping or caravanning might not be everyone’s idea of luxury but, if you’re going to do it, one way to do…
Top 10 restaurants in London
Besides the world-famous tourist attractions, acclaimed nightlife, renowned hotels and the West End, the exquisite food on offer in…
4 enchanting British castles for a magical Summer
Whether youre a history buff or not, theres something inherently magical about castles. Maybe its the romance of fairy…
Cycling around Drumlanrig Castle and Country Estate near Thornhill, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, UK
Drumlanrig Castle and Country Estate is one of the historic seats belonging to the family of the Duke of…
Short stay: Three Glens, Moniaive, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, UK
At the start of our mountain bike / island hop adventure in Scotland, we stayed at the Three Glens…
