Tag Archives: Scotland

Running off to Gretna Green

Posted on December 2, 2015 by isherri

Our final day of the #bffUK2015 was a travel day. We had to make it from Edinburgh to London, which is quite a long way! We thought we would make it a leisurely drive since we’d started a new book … Continue reading →

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A Day in Edinburgh

Posted on November 30, 2015 by isherri

We only had one day to spend in Edinburgh so we didn’t want to waste a minute! Our hotel was out at the airport, so we dumped our luggage and left the massive beast and boarded a bus to the … Continue reading →

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From Aberdeen to Edinburgh

Posted on November 30, 2015 by isherri

Jenni isn’t much for getting up early, but I usually do. As soon as I looked out of the window I realized I could see the beach and it was only a block away! I dressed quickly and then packed … Continue reading →

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An Eight Hour Tour of the Highlands

Posted on November 29, 2015 by isherri

Originally I planned this trip so that I could drive around the Highlands. That was way before I realized I’d be trying to maneuver the massive beast Sixt saddled me with, but I still wanted to see them, so Jenni … Continue reading →

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A Wee Bit of Time in Stirling

Posted on December 29, 2014 by isherri

On my last day in Scotland, I was on my own. Amanda, Kyle and Scott  were traveling to London to spend a few days. I started my day with my usual breakfast and then decided to put my time to … Continue reading →

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Me and My Bestie Mary (Queen of Scots)

Posted on December 25, 2014 by isherri

Amanda and Kyle decided to prepare a Christmas Eve feast, so I was on my own for the afternoon. What better way to follow-up a visit to a palace than a visit to a castle? I thought about changing into … Continue reading →

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Highlights of Holyrood Palace

Posted on December 25, 2014 by isherri

I’d done some research before I arrived and there were a couple of things I wanted to do in Edinburgh that were absolutes for me. One was visiting the Holyrood Palace and the other was being in Edinburgh Castle at … Continue reading →

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Clotted Cream and Hot Apple Toddys. You Win UK.

Posted on December 24, 2014 by isherri

It’s so easy to get from the airport to your fancy hotel when you arrive in Edinburgh. I didn’t even have to look for the bus ticket station. I just happened to walk by one as I was leaving the … Continue reading →

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Christmas in Edinburgh

Posted on December 21, 2014 by isherri

    When my lovely niece Amanda moved to Scotland I bought my ticket to visit her at Christmas. It wouldn’t be right to let her experience Christmas without any family in a foreign land, right? So I bought my ticket … Continue reading →

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