Eastern delights of Edinburgh Edinburgh is full of surprises. A new addition to the cafe and cocktail culture is this great restaurant we found in an early morning stroll through the New Town. Do not be fooled by the word new! This is the 18th and 19th century wonderful architecture of George Street, Queen Street, […]

Scotland should be more famous for its beautiful Gardens. Most visitors come to Scotland to enjoy the wild landscapes and rugged mountain scenes. Many are surprised if they also take time to visit one or two of the wide and varied stunning gardens which are open to the public. These may be old walled gardens […]

After the bustle of the stunning city of Edinburgh many of our guests enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of the Border villages and towns. Less an a one hour drive yet feeling a world away, visit the many small villages with the colourful high streets and green rolling scenery. Peebles has everything! The leisurely waters of […]

East Lothian is barely one hour from the capital of Edinburgh and yet it feels a world away from the city. Small towns and villages dot the rolling farmland. Along the coastline the history and heritage is amazing - yet the visitors are much less than in other parts of the country. A great combination […]

The setting of Holyrood Palace is quite special. Sitting in the wide expanse of historic Holyrood Park is sheltered by the imposing volcanic hill of Arthur's Seat and Salisbury Crags. This extinct volcano goes back 350 million years. We enjoyed an off-season visit to this royal home. At times on the tour we were the […]