A collection my favourite moments from seven special months in St Andrews & the Scottish Highlands. And, as it turns out, I'll soon be returning there... Summer in Scotland, home in St Andrews, brought so much colour and joy in 2023 - a chance to restore and refresh before embarking on my next adventure (my [...]
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Isle of Barra: Journey to my Gaelic origins
The Isle of Barra, a Gaelic rock in the Outer Hebrides and childhood home of my grandmother. If you thought Scotland was wild, Barra is wilder - with stormy seas, chaotic weather conditions and little connection to the outside world. With recent Gaelic ancestry originating from there, I knew this was the year I had [...]
Summer in Scotland 1: Munros and more!
Testament to what happens when life becomes so happy and joyful, please enjoy the next few entries representing my heart's escape back to the wild landscapes of Scotland while my school career presently returns me to England. June 2023: Summer is in full swing here in Scotland, meaning almost endless hours of daylight and plenty [...]