I have just returned home after an enjoyable, and much-needed mini-break to Cambridge (with a brief stint in London) and I am feeling well-rested and…
The last three weekends have been quite busy for me, with fun activities to keep me busy. The first weekend was the annual Roslin Village…
Yesterday’s adventure day out was a trip to the Anatomical Museum at The University of Edinburgh. The museum was never really on my radar, but I learned through last…
As part of my Homeland Holidays, I took a short city break to meet up with a friend from my academic life. It feels a little…
I spent last week in Washington, DC for an academic conference. But as luck would have it, I was able to catch up with several friends…
I have been trying to get out for mini-adventures a bit more often and am pleased to say that I managed two of them this…
A couple of weeks ago, I visited The Kelpies with my friend Caroline, and we decided that we’d try to get together for some more summer…
One of my hopes for 2016 is that I can keep myself motivated. Motivate to succeed. Motivated to stay active. Motivated to work harder. Motivated…
I spent last night getting lost in discussions about Edinburgh’s urban landscapes as part of a panel discussion called Lost+Found in Edinburgh: Our city today. The…
Today was opening day for the new Borders Railway between Edinburgh and Tweedbank. And as I am a bit of a train buff who enjoys being “first” to…
I went to Glasgow for a bit of museum-ing yesterday as part of my efforts to get out of the house a bit more. I didn’t have…
I spent yesterday in Glasgow visiting the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum. It’s one of those places I can return to over and over again. In fact, I’ve…
I’ve been quiet here on Just Frances once again, but if you ask my friends, they’ll tell you I haven’t been quiet in reality! That’s…
One of my favourite things in the world is acting silly and childish, so when a friend from Stirling invited me to join her and…
I’m back from a wonderful weekend in Wakefield (and Leeds) and despite feeling a bit knackered from a long train journey, my soul is feeling…
Tucked away in a wee close off of Edinburgh’s Royal Mile is one of my favourite museums in the city. It’s the Writers’ Museum in Lady Stair’s Close and even though…
On 9 October 2012, my Mummy showed up in Scotland for a three-week visit, leaving on 30 October 2012. Yes, a full year ago! At…
Today’s plan was easy: Wake up, drive to Franklin Falls for a gentle hike, then meet with my amazing friend, Ramona, for dinner. And I’m…
When the Stirling Smith announced that they were going to unveil their restored, 1930s ice cream bicycle, I marked my calendar and prayed for nice weather. I really…
A couple of years ago, a friend took me to Glasgow for a surprise that would really excite my “geeky side”. As we made our way…