Yesterday’s adventure was a hike walk to Howlet’s House in the Pentland Hills. I have passed by these ruins countless times over the years but,…
What does bleach, carpet, and wind have in common? The Roslin Glen! OK, it’s a bit of a corny opening line, but I get a…
I enjoyed a gentle woodland walk through Hewan Wood along the River Esk this morning and am now enjoying my post-exercise relaxation. Indeed, given that…
I have (finally) made myself a lovely Christmas wreath out of corks and muselets from various bottles of fizz* – mostly Prosecco, Cava, Champagne, and…
Yesterday’s adventure was a goal-oriented walk through the Straiton Pond Local Nature Reserve and along a stretch of the Loanhead Railway Path. I admit that…
I spent the last two Saturdays counting trees for the Roslin Moat 2020 Tree Survey. Hundreds and hundreds of trees. It was not only a…
Today was another walking day. A familiar, yet different, walking day. A long, yet easy, walking day. And an energising, yet tiring, walking day! The…
I have taken a week off from work to use up my holiday entitlement, but because my continued COVID19 isolation, I am staying near to…
Yesterday marked the end of this summer’s adventures, as autumn begins on Tuesday*. And I am pleased to say that the sun decided to come…
I love going on new adventures, but sometimes it’s great to re-visit old favourites. Especially when I’m looking at the old stuff from a different…
Yesterday’s adventure was a “short” walk to Bolton and Gifford to explore a couple of old kirkyards, with a geocache trail in between. The walk…
I went into the woods with a friend today in search of fairies. But it seems they were out on an adventure of their own,…
Another day, another adventure! This time is was visit to Abbey St Bathans and Edin’s Hall Broch in the Scottish Borders. I had never heard…
Today I went on a gentle woodland walk in East Saltoun where I simply enjoyed a bit of nature. It was far less “exciting” than…
I enjoyed a lovely walk with summits, sustenance, and sunsets this evening, and my soul is now feeling recharged and energised for my efforts! The…
Today’s adventure to Hailes Castle took a week to complete, but as the focus of the adventure took more than 300 years to build, a…
Because running a half-marathon isn’t adventurous enough, yesterday afternoon was spent in East Lothian exploring the Thorntonloch Coast with a friend. Of course, it was…
Today was another escape away from the estate with my adventure partner. And once again, our adventure took us to beaches in East Lothian, a…
I’ve done it! I escaped the estate! I know I said that before, but this time, I went far, far away. And I went in…
Last night I enjoyed a climb to the top of my favourite “easy” hill in The Pentlands, Castlelaw. It marks the first time I’ve been…