Another overcast day and another adventure on the Isle of Lewis. Our next stop was the ruins of Dun Carloway. We were heading to see a historic roundhouse known as a broch. As we got closer we could see the structure in the distance. It looked like a stone beehive. As we did the climb … More Dun Carloway, Isle of Lewis
In a recent post, I wrote about the building of the Museum of Edinburgh. I love old buildings and so I was compelled to give it its dues. In this post, I touch on the treasures inside the museum. The museum is the primary location for the Bonnie Capital’s local history. Architectural Artifacts Outside Before … More Museum of Edinburgh: City Treasures and the Caribbean Life in Scotland Exhibition
Have you been to the Museum of Edinburgh? If you have not had a chance yet, I recommend a visit. You cannot miss it with its yellow and red façade located on Canongate (The Royal Mile) in Old Town, Edinburgh. The city’s historic treasures of yesteryear are housed in this iconic building, the Huntly House. … More Museum of Edinburgh: Huntly House, The Building
Roadtrip! Last month I hopped onto a bus and decided to make the trip to Inverness. It had been far too long since I last visited the Highlands. It was wet, grey skies and perhaps terrible weather to go exploring. I did not care, I was fixated on heading north and just like that my … More The Drive from Edinburgh to Inverness, The Highlands
When in Edinburgh, how often do you stroll in Dean Village? It’s my quick escape; well that and walking along the Water of Leith Walkway. I always enjoy walking along the river, especially from Stockbridge to the Village. It is so therapeutic. When you enter the Walkway from Stockbridge, there is a lovely seating area. … More River Walk to Dean Village, Edinburgh
A few weeks ago I shared a post about Pittencrieff Park in Dunfermline. What was visibly absent from that post was any mention of the Abbey 😊. I just thought it would be better to share my time spent at the Abbey in a separate note. Hence this post. The Abbey is close to the … More Dunfermline Abbey in Fife