I’ve been dying to visit the Kelpies at The Helix ever since they were unveiled early last year so I was really pleased when we were able to squeeze in a trip on our last holiday home. Placed at the entrance to the Forth and Clyde canals, the 30-metre tall sculptures by Andy Scott pay monument… Read More Days Out | The Kelpies
Last week I went to another of Edinburgh Zoo‘s Zoo Nights – after hours access for adults only with extra food, drink and entertainment. As with the one I went to last year it was a fantastically organised night and we did enjoy a cheeky tipple, but the highlight was the Dinosaurs Return exhibition. Neatly… Read More Dinosaurs Return at Edinburgh Zoo
Bit of a different post as I don’t have much to say. Just wanted to share some photos for my trip to Legoland Windsor recently for all you LEGO geeks out there. It’s mostly for younger kids (especially the rides) but it’s still fun to go and see all of the amazing creations. MINILAND … Read More Days Out | Legoland Windsor
A few weekends ago I sacrificed my beloved Saturday lie-in for an early train to Bristol for the first Outlaw Artisan Craft Show in the city. Based in the Passenger Shed, it was a weekend of craft sellers, demonstrations and workshops. I booked myself a couple of workshops, making sure I also had plenty of… Read More Bristol | Outlaw Artisan Craft Show
Hurrah! I finally went out and did something in Gloucester! A few weeks ago David’s parents were over visiting and we decided to pop into the cathedral for a ‘quick look’. I’m not usually one for cathedrals however, Gloucester Cathedral is something else. Gloucester Cathedral is a spectacular, sprawling Gothic building with some astonishingly beautiful… Read More Days Out | Gloucester Cathedral
A couple of weeks ago I had the absolute pleasure of hopping on the south-bound train over the border to Berwick-upon-Tweed for their annual film festival. The Berwick Film & Media Arts Festival is known for it’s use of historic venues all around the town so I was very lucky to visit on a sunny… Read More Berwick Film & Media Arts Festival 2014
One thing I think we can all agree on is that Scotland has some pretty awesome food. Forget about your stereotypes of deep fried Mars Bars and Irn Bru (forgive me Bru, I love you really), Eat Drink Discover Scotland showcases Scottish cuisine at its best, it’s freshest and it’s most creative. For me and David,… Read More Eat Drink Discover Scotland 2014