Historic places to stay in Scotland: castles, towers and gatehouses
byWe visit Scotland a lot, for walks in the heather-clad hills, otter watching on the coast, and to sleep in some of the UK’s…
We visit Scotland a lot, for walks in the heather-clad hills, otter watching on the coast, and to sleep in some of the UK’s…
Layers of dusky pinks and pale oranges hung above the horizon, perfectly framing the blazing red sun as it made a last valiant effort…
My heart plunged into the far recesses of my boots as I heard those dreaded words: “Welcome to Stanbrook Abbey – we’re pleased to…
A trail of steam drifted up through the woodland canopy, its wispy tendrils snaking lazily along the concealed valley. Subtle overtones of cedarwood mingled…
The Chevalier wearily climbed the spiral stairs to the top of the gatehouse, legs aching from yet another long day in the saddle. Running…
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The deer lifted its head and sniffed the air, sensing a slight shift in the breeze. The light was fading rapidly and he knew…
“All I wanted to do was get back to Africa. We had not left it yet, but when I would wake in the night…
Twilight is when the magic happens. It’s a time when imagination merges with reality and impossibilities suddenly become distinct probabilities. You don’t have to…