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Sidetracked in Scotland #3: Moor Isolation

Still on the theme of moors, my third Scottish sidetrack is a personal favourite. Unlike Culloden, which is strictly historic and won’t win any beauty contests, this one is superbly scenic. It’s also utterly isolated: just heather, bracken, distant mountains... by Sally

Sidetracked in Scotland #2: much moor atmosphere

No, not a spelling mistake, just another of my awful puns to introduce the second Scottish sidetrack. And yes, you guessed it: it’s a moor. It’s also very famous. Why? Because this plain-looking piece of ground is the scene of the last (and one of the... by Sally

Sidetracked in Scotland #1: super duper Stirling

Going to Scotland this season? Here’s somewhere special to put on your itinerary: the super wee city of Stirling. It’s a little like a potted version of Edinburgh; a lovely place to stop, explore and enjoy a meal in or (ideally) stay a night or two on... by Sally

A Haunted Holiday in the Highlands of Scotland

Déjà vu chills ran down my spine when I came across a story yesterday on the world’s most haunted castles . It’s a fun read – check it out. I once stayed in a haunted castle. It’s the most memorable holiday I ever had, but not the nicest. It came about... by Sally
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