Is there anything more lovely than sitting by a fireside? For me, being surrounded by nature, offline, with the sound of birdsong and a fire crackling is one of the best ways to spend some time. Sitting outdoors with a steaming cup of tea and listening to the river rushing by. Walks under towering trees, […]
Review: HeyWow Personalised Children’s Book
I am always on the lookout for new and interesting books for the kids and so I was delighted when HeyWow asked me to review one of their lovely personalised seek and find picture books. You upload a photo of your child and choose an adventure for them to star in – In the City […]
Murton Farm Nature Reserve
When you think of Murton Trust you’ll most probably think of the lovely farm and its animals, birds and children’s activities. But you might not realise that it also has an extensive nature reserve that is free to explore. We have visited the farm many times before but a few weeks ago we walked around the […]
Sandwick Bay Candles Subscription Box
Review: Sandwick Bay Candles Subscription Box Autumn is my favourite time of year: the landscape lit in shades of red and gold; beautiful crisp days; a season of scarves and knits, pumpkins and conkers, blankets and candles. Now that the days are getting shorter my evenings are lit by the flickering of candles. I was […]
Relaxing at The Hideaway Experience
I was recently invited to stay at The Hideaway Experience near Dundee to write a guest post for EmbraceScotland (post coming soon!). It was absolute bliss! We stayed in The Dreamers Hideaway, with its panoramic views, hot tub, hammock, huge bathtub and super king size bed. The open plan, spacious hideaway is beautifully decorated and a great […]
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A Hebridean Holiday
The Outer Hebrides has been on my bucket list for quite some time. I have long felt the pull of Scotland’s west coast, drawn to its raw and wild beauty. Every trip west would make my feet itch even more and I longed to go island-hopping. Photos of white sand beaches and rugged Hebridean landscapes […]
Mud and Bloom Review
Two of my favourite things to do with the kids are crafts and being in nature. So the Mud and Bloom gardening and nature craft boxes are right up my street. Usually I scroll through Pinterest and Instagram for ideas, and often I pin a craft that is out of season and then forget about […]
Behind the Squares
It’s a funny thing, social media. I work in social media and I love Instagram in particular – I love the community of mums and the inspiration I get on a daily basis (everything from clothes and books to mindfulness prompts to places to visit). I also love playing around with photography and words, and […]
Touring Rora Dairy
Until this weekend, we had never been on a farm tour. I knew the kids would love exploring a dairy farm and so we set off in the beautiful May sunshine for the Rora Dairy Open Day. I don’t often venture north of Aberdeen and I love the sprawling farmland flanked by the coastline. Rora is […]
The Playful Garden at Brodie Castle
During the Easter holidays we visited the new Playful Garden at Brodie Castle. It had only recently opened and, as we holiday frequently in Moray, we were all excited to visit somewhere new in the area. As we have family membership for the National Trust of Scotland, it was free for us all to visit. […]