They say time flies when you are having fun and that really is true. Three years have passed since we left everything (and everyone) we love behind in search of a new lifestyle, a different…
Glenesk Wildlife Tour
This time last year the Dude and I took a trip out to Glen Esk for a day of walking and photography. The air was crisp, the sky was a blanket of grey, the ferns…
When life gives you lemons
This post is a bit off the cuff and from the heart. I recently received a message from one of my friends, we have known each other since first school, and though when life gets…
A trip to Braemar
What an amazing run of gorgeous sunny weather we’ve had here in Scotland over the last few months, I mean seriously good weather! Made me slightly annoyed with myself for going back to my summer…
A day out in Kenmore
One of the things about travelling around Scotland is that around each and every corner, under every stone there is even more history, a spectacular view or locals with tale to tell. Sometimes we can…
Off-setting my carbon footprint
For many years now, through my photography business I have been gifting to my wedding clients a tree. Not as random as you might think. Weddings tot up a lot of miles – I have…
Catchpenny Safari Lodges
One of the things I love about living in Scotland is that you don’t have to travel far to feel like you are a million miles from home. For us, living less than an hours…
Tin Casting Workshop at the Scottish Crannog Centre
I am always on the look out for new places to visit, food and drink, walks and experiences and after a recent trip to Loch Tay I managed to seek out something rather special. Just…
Wild Garlic Pesto Recipe
Something a little bit different from me today. Inspired by the long awaited warmth of the spring sunshine I have been out foraging. There is something quite satisfying about getting something for free especially if…
Waterfalls in Scotland
It has been said once or twice that it rains a lot here in Scotland but that shouldn’t stop us from getting out and about. Of course, the distilleries will say today’s rain is tomorrow’s…