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Posted on8 November 202024 March 2023Fitness & Exercise, Travels, Adventures & Explorations

Saturday’s super supper saunter

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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…

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Posted on1 November 20204 July 2021Fitness & Exercise, Musings & Ramblings

Two to go for 2020

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There are now two months remaining in 2020. Just two little months. And I am nowhere near two months from completing all my 2020 goals.…

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Posted on5 September 202016 November 2022Fitness & Exercise, Travels, Adventures & Explorations

A (long) short walk to Bolton and Gifford

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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…

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Posted on29 August 20204 July 2021Fitness & Exercise, Travels, Adventures & Explorations

Fairies in the forest

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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,…

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Posted on22 August 20203 May 2023Fitness & Exercise, Travels, Adventures & Explorations

Bathans, brochs, and beyond

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Another day, another adventure! This time it was a visit to Abbey St Bathans and Edin’s Hall Broch in the Scottish Borders. I had never…

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Posted on15 August 20204 July 2021Health & Wellness, Travels, Adventures & Explorations

A gentle woodland walk in East Saltoun

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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…

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Posted on8 August 20204 July 2021Everyday Life, Travels, Adventures & Explorations

All hail Hailes Castle

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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…

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Posted on31 July 20204 July 2021Fitness & Exercise, Health & Wellness

Not half bad: July by the numbers

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Well, I did it. I finally managed the half-marathon distance that I have been planning for a few months now. And it wasn’t a half-bad…

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Posted on25 July 202028 September 2022Fitness & Exercise, Travels, Adventures & Explorations

From tidepools to Torness

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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…

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Posted on18 July 20204 July 2021Fitness & Exercise, Travels, Adventures & Explorations

The great Gullane escape

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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…

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Posted on9 March 202023 May 2024Travels, Adventures & Explorations

Relaxing in Cambridge

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I have just returned home after an enjoyable and much-needed mini-break to Cambridge (with a brief stint in London). Now, I am feeling well-rested and…

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Posted on28 April 201916 July 2021Musings & Ramblings, Travels, Adventures & Explorations, Widow Life

The border of Berwick and grief

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On my way home from visiting my late husband’s grave, I stopped off in Berwick-Upon-Tweed for some adventuring. I thought that it would be a good way to…

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Posted on16 February 201916 July 2021Health & Wellness, Travels, Adventures & Explorations

A buried church

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I enjoyed a quick mini-adventure to uncover treasures at a buried church today. Which probably sounds more mysterious and adventurous than the reality of the…

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Posted on19 June 20183 February 2022Travels, Adventures & Explorations

All holidays must come to an end

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And with that, my Homeland Holidays have come to an end. Yes, after two (and a bit) weeks in America, I am now back in Scotland; back…

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Posted on14 June 201830 July 2021Travels, Adventures & Explorations

The spirit of wild horses

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Today was another wonderful day of enjoying my Homeland Holiday. This time, it started with a drive to Vantage to visit the Wild Horses Monument with my Daddy. Although, the…

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Posted on6 June 201830 July 2021Fitness & Exercise, Travels, Adventures & Explorations

Climbing Manastash

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This morning started a bit earlier than normal, as it was an adventure day with my Daddy and my Goddaughter, Virginia. The adventure? Climbing Manastash…

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Posted on29 May 201830 July 2021Everyday Life, Health & Wellness, Travels, Adventures & Explorations

Exploring Penicuik with Murphy

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I spent the last few days in Penicuik dog sitting Murphy and exploring the local sites. Murphy is a nearly-2-year-old Golden Retriever. His people are…

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Posted on21 April 201830 July 2021Everyday Life, Travels, Adventures & Explorations

A sunny climb up Arthur’s Seat

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Part of my plan to climb Arthur’s Seat (at least) once a month in 2018 is to explore different parts of the hill. So whilst I generally…

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Posted on24 March 201824 March 2023Fitness & Exercise, Travels, Adventures & Explorations

Crossing the causeway at Cramond

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I spent today adventuring around Cramond and Cramond Island. I have wanted to explore the village and the island for some time now, but have never managed to…

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Posted on24 February 201830 July 2021Fitness & Exercise, Travels, Adventures & Explorations

A wee pilgrimage to St Anthony’s Chapel

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Today was another climb up Arthur’s Seat, as part of my goal to climb the hill at least once a month for the whole of 2018.…

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About Just Frances

Just Frances is a personal website maintained by me, Frances Ryan. I am a quirky runner, writer, thinker, drinker, crafter, adventurer, and researcher. I am also a daughter, sister, aunty, friend, and widow. But mostly, I am just Frances. (She/Her)

I blog about my life, including my travels and adventures, my experiences with PKD and ITP, my life as a young(ish) widow, and my life in general, really. Learn more about the topics I write about here.

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