Posts Tagged ‘holiday’
Top festive things to do and see near Pitlochry
Escape the hustle and bustle of the city during the festive season and head north to the lively small town of Pitlochry with our top tips on what to do during your time. Pitlochry Festival Theatre Something about the theatre always brings me back to the holidays. This year, the Pitlochry Festival Theatre is hosting…
Read MoreBajan Bites: A Culinary Caribbean Holiday In Your Kitchen
Whilst we aren’t able to travel as perhaps planned, we can still transport ourselves to Barbados and tantalise our taste buds without leaving the kitchen. Some of the island’s chefs and mixologists have shared their favourite recipes to feed our appetite for travel and quench our thirst for exploring until we can do so once…
Read MoreAn anti-rhino poaching adventure for young adults
The story of Finn Summers’ African holiday takes unexpected twists and turns in Annabel Claridge’s latest novel. The tale about the illegal rhino horn trade and a bid to save these animals has relatable characters and excellent descriptions of the surroundings transporting you into the story alongside Finn. The Rhino Farm, which raises awareness of…
Read MoreThe ideal read when you’re going on holiday
When writer Paul Stewart heads to the Italian town of Montalcino to finish his book, it seems like the perfect escape in My Italian Bulldozer. On landing, however, things take a turn for the worse when he discovers his hired car is nowhere to be found. With no other cars available, it looks like Paul…
Read MoreThe mystery of a missing child in Portugal
Focused on the mystery of a missing child who was presumed dead after a family holiday in Portugal, Fallen Angel is set in two dimensions, thereby taking the reader on a journey which flashes back and forth from present day to 2002. This is cleverly done by Brookmyre, revealing the answer readers are dying for…
Read MoreScots prefer to save than spend their money
Money savvy Scots are more likely to save their spare money after they’ve paid their bills than treat themselves, a recent survey poll has revealed. The study, carried out by Vanquis Bank revealed that 37% of Scots who took part favored saving their money for the future whereas only 12% said they would use their…
Read MoreReview: The Blogger Who Came in from the Cold
In his third novel, Gordon Lawrie blends internet culture with comedy and a touch of modern spy fiction in The Blogger Who Came in from the Cold. The story is narrated by Danny Marwick, an Edinburgh-based unsuccessful musician turned successful blogger for hire. As he navigates this new territory, he is commissioned to write holiday…
Read MoreTropical Scotland
It may seem that the sun is only ever a brief visitor to our shores, but even if your holiday plans don’t involve more than a quick camping trip to the wonderful west coast, it’s time to think about protecting your skin. Tropic Tinted Skin Shade is a tinted facial sunscreen with factor 50 protection…
Read MoreOnline Scottish autumn breaks guide
Autumn in Scotland is a fabulous time to take a holiday here. Its lochs and glens always look at their best when the trees are turning golden and the air is crisp and clear. You can now view online, our exclusive ‘2009 Autumn Breaks Guide’ – click here to have a look now.
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