Walking Calder East in West Lothian, The Shale Trail.
September 4, 2022
Once an industrial site now a tranquil trail in West Lothian … More Walking Calder East in West Lothian, The Shale Trail.
Tag: Walks
Streets with Two Names in Edinburgh
June 28, 2022
A quirky occurrence in the Bonnie capital is that many streets have two names! For the newcomer and visitors to the city, this can be so confusing. As I passed a few of those streets this week, I could not help but smile as it continues to challenge my logic but accept it is one … More Streets with Two Names in Edinburgh
A Short Walk Around St Margaret’s Loch
June 14, 2022
Summer has crept up upon us and my walks have been few. So I was determined this morning to get out there. My default walk is Holyrood Park in Edinburgh and I love entering it via Croft-an-Righ, a 16th Century Gardener house. As I passed the palace, I decided to spend the time walking around … More A Short Walk Around St Margaret’s Loch
Circus Lane in Edinburgh
June 11, 2022
One of the most photographed streets in Edinburgh is Circus Lane in Stockbridge Edinburgh. It is such a pretty lane. You cannot help but pull out your camera as you stroll this quaint and picturesque street. However, it was not always the case. It has such an interesting history Originally, the lane was the dwelling … More Circus Lane in Edinburgh
Lots of Rain means Lots of Green in the Capital
May 30, 2022
Well the Scottish capital has seen a lot a rain this month. I think more than usual. As a result, Edinburgh is so green! There may not be many flowers but there is something to be said for being surrounded by nature when you are in the middle of the city. It makes for a … More Lots of Rain means Lots of Green in the Capital
Panoramic views from Blackford Hill in Edinburgh
May 3, 2022
I just realised that I did not post my little adventure to Blackford Hill in Edinburgh which I did at the end of March. It had been a while since I visited and I knew that I always enjoy the views from there. So I walked via Morningside and the Grange to Blackford. It is … More Panoramic views from Blackford Hill in Edinburgh