The Finnish city of Tampere has so much to offer the visitor, and it is so worth the little extra effort it takes getting there. It is to be found between the Näsijärvi and Pyhäjärvi lakes, two huge a...

​A day out on Beinn a Chrulaiste at the south entrance to Glencoe ​Sometimes it's worth stepping away from the best-known spots in an area to get a rare glimpse of the landscape from a different place...

​When I visited Gloucester I was surprised to find a dock so far inland let alone a lightship! ​Visiting Gloucester was one of those 'follow your nose' days for me as I had a day to kill after attendi...

​The magic of Glenfinnan is the fascination it holds for different generations. ​Have you ever wanted to go to a museum but there is just no way the kids are buying it because museums are history and ...

​The kind of energy that comes for free was there in bucketloads at Prestwick as the Scottish Coastal Town celebrated its 10th annual festival. ​A party atmosphere is common among the many bars and re...

​The enduing story of Scotland's toughest Trekathon. ​As expected, the scenery was utterly breathtaking as our coaches wound their way from Event HQ at the foot of Ben Nevis into the massive half-pipe...