Gingerbread

Set off. Visit Robbie in Crieff and Aunt Dorothy in Stirling ....joyous walk and blether
Great Cumbrae Island & Kelburn

Great Cumbrae island is a glorious cycle circuit at 10 miles. Scenic, flat, empty roads and the bonus of a wee boatie trip
Rabbie & Ailsa

Down through Troon and cuppa with Rognvald. Visit Burns cottage, which was as underwhelming as 50 odd years ago when visited with Nana and Grandpa.
The dawn ferry

Cairnryan to Larne
Choice driving, waterfalls, Kintyre

Glorious driving for miles up Antrim coast. Very Top Gear, without the tedium of speed. Magnificent walk through Glenariff forest waterfall trail. On northwards to Torr Head, the closest point toLäs mer
GoT locations and a heeby jeeby bridge

Early bird catches the shots at the Dark Hedges. There at sunrise. Magnificent. And almost no peeps.
Giant's Causeway

Modern phenomenon: if you forget your phone, have you really been to a tourist destination? Arrived early, had place to self, which was fantastic, but had been rushing so much to make sure I did, thatLäs mer
The Troubles

History in one's own life time is truly fascinating. Throughout my youth "The Troubles' was there, always on the news, a scary, scary place. Its scar is left on Derry, now a vibrant, safe, interestingLäs mer
Donegal coast

What a stunning coastline. Couple nights in van, couple nights in Seashell Cabin. Met a kindred spirit in Scarlet (owner), great chats and plan to stay in touch. She is an artist, musician, teachesLäs mer
Big cliffs & a fuzzy bay

Slieve Leag cliffs are spectac. Much better than Cliffs of Moher. And you're only paying for parking and not a naff 'visitor centre'. Gather oh visitors while we centre you and sell you overpricedLäs mer
Ruger & Mistymorn cottage

10 days sitting for Ruger, 2nd time round. He is just the best companion. He's well trained and great off lead, SO calm, plods along at a pace that's perfect for me. And he has the funniest quirksLäs mer
Titanic

Great museum. It was way too busy for me to spend time today, but got round some of it
Back across the sea
