On our last full day based in Stirling, we had ambitious goals: fit in two castles. The castles in question were Stirling Castle and Doune Castle; two… Read more “Stirling Castle, 2016 – On Top of the World”
Loch Lomond, 2016: Peace and Beauty
Having now laid eyes on Loch Lomond, I can confirm that the description of its “bonnie banks and bonnie braes” is completely accurate. The sun may not… Read more “Loch Lomond, 2016: Peace and Beauty”
Edinburgh, 2016 – Day Two: A Walk Through a Palace
Edinburgh Day Two promised to be more succinct: we had a plan we were going to stick to, and it only involved one destination – the Palace… Read more “Edinburgh, 2016 – Day Two: A Walk Through a Palace”
Edinburgh, 2016 – Day One: Discovering Multiple Histories
One of the best parts of basing ourselves in Stirling for the first half of our time in Scotland is that it meant easy access to several… Read more “Edinburgh, 2016 – Day One: Discovering Multiple Histories”
From England to Scotland: The First Step to the Next Adventure
The day after our crazy day of the Harry Potter studio tour and sightseeing through downtown London was Carly’s wedding. The weather was fabulous, the ceremony was… Read more “From England to Scotland: The First Step to the Next Adventure”