We woke to a sky rich in red over the undulating Lakeside countryside. It was stunning and boded well for the day ahead. Two hours later the sun had broken through to warm the chill air. The thermometer rose to 8C as Bowness-on-Windemere came alive. It was January 3, but the attraction of Lakeland continues. Cars poured in and the parking areas soo...

Circus 1903, which celebrates the Golden Age of Circus, will return to London's Southbank Centre's Royal Festival Hall over the Christmas and New Year period. While the once used live animals are absent (thank goodness, we get Queenie and Peanut, two wonderful elephants in puppet form. What Circus 1903 has in abundance is a flow of the finest acrob...

To 31 August 2020 ABBA: Super Troupers The Exhibition is a celebration of chart-topping Swedish pop group ABBA : Agnetha Fältskog, Björn Ulvaeus, Benny Andersson, and Anni-Frid (Frida) Lyngstad. It brings together their music, lyrics, creative process and influence as one of the world's most iconic pop bands. ABBA came to musical fame when their pe...

East Lothian may be on Edinburgh's doorstep, but local tourism chiefs claim it is a destination in its own right. There is, undoubtedly, a lot to do. For starters, there are 30 castles and 22 golf courses, plus some great seafood. Landmarks, nature and parks and historic sites are also on tap but let's start with the wonderful beaches. For that you...

To 19 April 2020 The Museum of London is staging The Clash: London Calling, a free exhibit showcasing a collection The Clash's personal archive. The Museum of London documents the history of the UK's capital city from prehistoric to modern times and is located in the City of London on the London Wall, close to the Barbican Centre. The Clash's third...

Ullapool is a picturesque village on the shores of Loch Broom and best known as the ferry terminal for Stornoway in Lewis and the Outer Hebrides. It has a population of around 1,500 but is the largest settlement for miles. The North Atlantic Drift passes the town moderating the temperature and it was founded in 1788 as a herring port. Thomas Telfor...