I’d never even heard of Raby Castle until we passed it on our way to glamping at Hill Top Huts back in September, and I saw loads of deer on the lawns in front of the castle which is viewable from the main road. I’ve wanted to go back and visit properly e[...]
I’m finding this time of year particularly hard for no travel, as it’s perfect city break weather – cold but hopefully sunny, which is what you need to wander around seeing the sights followed by a good restaurant and bar in the evening. I am so ready f[...]
I wasn’t sure if I should post this as for this year Brockbushes Farm have sold out of time slots for pumpkin picking, but I had such a good day that I thought I’d share it anyway and in case you fancy doing it in future years. With my lovely friend Hanna[...]
Over the last few weeks I’ve been sharing a lot of specific blogs on my trip to the Scottish Borders and Midlothian. I spent 3 days exploring the areas and my itinerary from Scotland Starts Here aimed to show me as much as possible in that time. The three d[...]
Prior to my Scottish Borders trip I really didnt know very much about the area, which is silly really considering it’s so close to Newcastle. I think like me, many people drive through the area on their way up to Edinburgh, but its well worth a trip of it[...]
Go back in time to the 19th Century with a visit to Abbotsford House and Gardens near Melrose in the Scottish Borders. It was the home of Sir Walter Scott, the iconic Scottish writer and poet, and the house located on the banks of the River Tweed has been pre[...]