Be a Really Useful Engine and Ride the Leadhills Railway in Wanlockhead, Scotland's Highest Adhesion Railway
If you are looking for something different to do on a Sunday afternoon, why not try taking a ride on the highest…
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A Visit to Creetown's Gemrock Museum Before It's Gone
The Creetown Gemrock Museum holds a special place in local folklore. For many visitors to Wigtownshire, it is a rite…
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Morton Castle: Galloway's Hidden Grand Hall In The Hills
As another lovely summer in Galloway was coming to an end, it seemed like the perfect time to visit a secluded castle in…
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Summer, a Blogging Sabbatical and the Excitement of Autumn
I have not blogged much over the summer. A lot has been going on. However, with the Scottish drizzle returning, the…
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Arsenal, Nostalgia and the Bittersweet Champions League Final
Every time Arsenal win a trophy, whether it is the FA Cup or the Premier League title, it brings with it a bittersweet…
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My Journey With Bearblog: What I Discovered Moving To Bearblog
How I migrated my blogs to Bearblog, why minimalism matters, and what the numbers reveal about this simple blogging…
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Everything I know about Mushrooms
It is a slightly cold and damp autumnal day and I am in a park in Scotland, following my toddler discovering the wonders…
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The English Cottage, The Chainsaw and Work That Matters
Before we made the move up to Scotland, I lived in a place called “the Cottage” in rural Hampshire, at the edge of a…
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