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Scottish Highlands – Adventure to Ullapool
Jane & I visited Gairloch in early summer 2021. There will be an article on our summer Highland adventure to Gairloch appearing as a Buy Me a Coffee post in the next few weeks. Is Ullapool Worth a Visit It was now late Autumn the same year. Was nearby fishing town...
Schloss Roxburghe Hotel and Golf Course
Situated very near Kelso, and within easy reach of both Edinburgh, which is 50 miles to the north of the Roxburghe Hotel, and Newcastle, which is 65 miles to the south. Owned by Schloss, the Roxburghe is is a stylish and homely country house hotel. A fact reinforced...
James Braid – latter open victories and career summary
This is part of a series of articles on the golfing life of five times British Open Champion James Braid. Braid is a golf legend. Only Harry Vardon has won more British Open titles. In my last article I wrote about the first two of Braid’s Open victories. This month I...
James Braid – Early open career
This is part of a series of articles on the golfing life of five times British Open Champion James Braid. Braid is a golf legend - only Harry Vardon has won more British Open titles. Last time I wrote about James Braid’s early life. I shall now turn focus to Braid’s...
James Braid – The first few years
This is part of a series of articles on the golf life of five times British Open Champion James Braid. Braid is a golf legend -only Harry Vardon has won more British Open titles. James Braid was born in Earlsferry near St Andrews on February 6, 1870. His father was...
Best Outlander Film Locations in Edinburgh
Fans will know that many of the best Outander film locations in Edinburgh , and the best scenes, were captured in and around our city. Scotland plays such a starring role in this popular TV series which spans history, stunning fim locations, genealogy and Scottish...
The Six Nations Rugby – The Best Bars and Restaurants in Edinburgh
The Six Nations Rugby Championship This one of the biggest dates in the rugby union calendar with Murrayfield at the heart of it. Edinburgh has some of the best bars and restaurants in the UK to match this world class rugby tournament. England, Wales, Ireland, France,...
The Top Five Things to Do in Edinburgh
There are so many great things to do in Edinburgh that providing you with my top five recommendations has taken much thought. Royalty, world class views and amazing history all feature. Royal Yacht Britannia Where: Ocean Drive, Edinburgh EH6 6JJ When: January to March...
Fraser’s Guide to the William Turner Exhibition
Fraser's Guide to the William Turner Exhibition Joseph Mallord William Turner, the son of a barber and wig-maker born in London. He became renowned as one of the best artists of all time. The Scottish National Gallery hosts an exhibition of Turner paintings throughout...
