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Posted on9 March 20209 October 2020Travel & Adventure

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) and I am feeling well-rested and…

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Posted on22 September 201928 September 2020Everyday Life

Culture weekends

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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…

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Posted on25 November 201821 September 2020Everyday Life

An adventure to the anatomical museum

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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…

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Posted on11 June 201821 September 2020Travel & Adventure

A mid-holiday holiday

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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 odd…

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Posted on7 November 20172 October 2020Academic Life, Everyday Life, Travel & Adventure

DC in a nutshell

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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…

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Posted on24 April 201718 September 2020Everyday Life, Travel & Adventure

A fairly fun weekend

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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…

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Posted on16 July 201618 September 2020Travel & Adventure

A Dunblane day

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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…

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Posted on24 January 201612 November 2020Fitness & Exercise, Health & Wellness, Travel & Adventure

Happy hills

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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…

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Posted on20 November 201511 November 2020Everyday Life, Musings & Ramblings

Edinburgh: A city in perpetual change

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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…

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Posted on6 September 201528 September 2020Travel & Adventure

Choo-choo to Abbotsford

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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…

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Posted on17 May 201520 November 2020Health & Wellness, Travel & Adventure

A religious day in Glasgow

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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…

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Posted on5 October 201418 September 2020Cooking, Crafting & Creating, Travel & Adventure

A day at the Kelvingrove

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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…

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Posted on20 August 201428 September 2020Everyday Life, Travel & Adventure

London girl

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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…

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Posted on17 March 20149 November 2020Everyday Life, Travel & Adventure

A childish day at the museum

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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…

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Posted on2 March 201412 November 2020Travel & Adventure

Swords and smiles

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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…

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Posted on4 January 201419 November 2020Musings & Ramblings

Inspiration from writers

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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 despite the…

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Posted on30 October 201327 September 2020Travel & Adventure

Mommy and Me: UK Tour 2012

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On October 9, 2012, my Mommy showed up in Scotland for a three-week visit, leaving on October 30, 2012. Yes—a full year ago! At the…

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Posted on25 October 201327 September 2020Travel & Adventure

Railroads and Ramona

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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…

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Posted on20 July 20139 November 2020Everyday Life, Travel & Adventure

Old bikes and flowers

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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…

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Posted on28 April 201212 November 2020Everyday Life

Dusty books

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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…

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Just Frances is a silly and pointless website maintained by me, Frances Ryan. I am a quirky runner, writer, thinker, drinker, and researcher. I am also a daughter, sister, aunty, friend, and widow. But mostly, I am just Frances.

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