One of our favourite days out in Greater London is to take the boat from Richmond to Hampton Court Palace with Thames River Boats. It’s a leisurely and therapeutic way to arrive, with rested legs in preparation for your sightseeing at Hampton Court. Taking the boat from Richmond Court to...
We used to treat Kew Gardens as our own back garden when we lived nearby with only a small patio for container plants at home, and what a spectacular back garden it proved to be! Armed with a Friends of Kew membership, we visited regularly throughout the year, seeing the seasons and...
If you want to enjoy the magic of the Queen of the Hebrides, and tour world-renowned whisky distilleries, then you should make the special journey to visit Islay. The journey will need special planning, but it will be worth it. Read on for details of how to plan your journey to the...
My first visit to the Scottish islands was to the Isle of Islay, Queen of the Hebrides, which instantly cast its spell on me due to the stunning coastlines, whitewashed houses, and rapidly changing skies. Islay really did seem to offer 4 seasons in one day, with rainbows regularly popping...
If you like whisky, then you’ll love the Isle of Islay in the Inner Hebrides, Scotland! There are 9 active whisky distilleries on Islay, plus a high-end returner, contributing to its status as one of the 7 Wonders of the Whisky World. Islay is especially known for its production of peaty...
The Isle of Jura is a real gem of an island, with several claims to fame – it has only 200 residents but over 6,000 red deer (Jura means Island of the Deer in Gaelic); the band KLF burned £1 million on the island as performance art in 1994; George Orwell wrote the novel 1984 whilst living...