The Isle of Gigha located on the west coast of Scotland, is home to a population of 160. At only seven miles long and a mile and half wide it is an ideal walkers paradise, with beautiful gardens - Achamore, beaches and historic sites to visit. Did you know it was named 'Gudey' by the Vikings? Isle of Gigha ©MDHarding Got to Gigha a Go *This blog includes affiliate links. If you click on them, I may get a small amount of money. At no additional cost to you. I love visiting th

Yesterday we drove from Edinburgh to the Dumfries and Galloway town of Moffat in our steady stead - Heather. The area famous for it's Moffat Toffee, the Galloway Black Belted Cow and did you know Gold? We were off, brimming with anticipation and excited to see if we too could strike gold. Gold Fever in Moffat ©MDHarding There's Gold in those Scottish Hills The Scottish Gold Rush The only Scottish Gold Rush took off in 1868 in Sutherland at Kildonan Burn. Today gold can also b

March 8th - International Women's Day is celebrated in over 100 countries. Dating back to 1907 with the first official International Women's Day taking place in New York City on February 28th 1909. Discover more on the history of International Women's Day, events and travel. ©United Nations International Women's Day 2017 History The first official International Women's Day took place in New York City on February 28th 1909. Thousands of people attended including events held in

Scotland is a great place to cycle! Last summer I discovered that there was so much more to cycling and cycling in Scotland. Did you know there are a number of cycling routes in Scotland with both on and off road available, over 2,100 miles of national cycling network including family routes and 11 spellbinding routes. Here are some of the top cycling events and routes you might like to experience in 2017! Tour of Britain 2016, Glasgow ©MDHarding Cycling in Scotland Tour Of B

A few weeks ago Hamish and his team of coo-visors visited Fife, one of the 21 regions of Scotland. Fife has a number of great attractions and places to visit. On this day we visited the Scottish Deer Centre and Cairnie Fruit Farm. Here's what not to miss at these two family friendly attractions! A Family Day Out In Fife The Scottish Deer Centre The Scottish Deer Centre has 14 Deer species from around the world including Fallow and Reindeer. As well as Deer there are also Bea

Back in June I was pleased to accept a Coo-Visor role with VisitScotland. A Coo-Visor role I hear you ask? Yes, there is a team of seven coo visor's looking after a fleet of three highland coo van's (Hamish, Archie & Morag) touring around Scotland to bring you information on the moo-ve. We're also very much part of the #ScotSpirit campaign. Each and everyone of us has the seven spirits of Scotland - warmth, guts, humour, determination, soul, spark and fun. You can join in

Over the next few weeks I will be sharing with you some of Scotland's highlights and ScotSpirit, as we travel around Scotland in our wee highland coo van. One of the “Great Scot’s” - Sir Walter Scott Sir Walter Scott was a literary master creating both poetry and novels. He was loved by everyone and very much respected as it shows today, with the 200ft and 6inches (60m) tall Scott Monument. Sir Walter Scott sculpture ©MDHarding While visiting Edinburgh why not climb the 287 s