Falkland Palace, Em! no it’s the other one. For part of our trails we decided to invest in a yearly pass for Historic Scotland which we felt would save us a lot of money on our adventures. We had been to Falkland a few times as it is a lovely little historic village in Fife, … Continue reading Falkland Palace-seem to be following Mary Queen of Scots around at moment
footsteps: Echoes of the Past
I used this picture of footprints in the snow to highlight the idea that no matter where we walk, we are walking in the footsteps of someone else, just on a different time or day. When I visit old historical buildings, some now juxtaposed with modern technology or walk along once busy paths or roads … Continue reading footsteps: Echoes of the Past
The House of Binns and a stroll that became a 3 Mile Walk
. The Area surrounding the House of Binns is not only beautiful, picturesque, but oddly tranquil. This is Ironic as I have always felt an undercurrent of something sinister, not just the with house and its grounds but the whole area down to the coastal region of Blackness Castle, which it overlooks then west towards … Continue reading The House of Binns and a stroll that became a 3 Mile Walk
This life is not a rehearsal so keep it real Do you have a quote you live your life by or think of often?
My big Sis and our early enchanted adventures including being saved from the sheepdog and the rolly poly tent
I cant remember the exact age that I was when realised that my life with my big sis in it would be a constant adventure but that's exactly what its been for as long as I can remember. Childhood games were never straight forward they always had an exciting twist which I accepted as the … Continue reading My big Sis and our early enchanted adventures including being saved from the sheepdog and the rolly poly tent
Always remembered with gratitude ❤️
Granny B the “visitors” tea-leaves tea-cups and the best biscuits!
My granny B was my mum’s mum and was a definite mystery to me as a child. Firstly because she had a jar of sweeties on a table by her chair that used to refill all by themselves between visits (or so I thought) and secondly because of her ability to read all the little … Continue reading Granny B the “visitors” tea-leaves tea-cups and the best biscuits!
Dunrobin Castle revisited-but unfortunately even the ghosts seemed to be socially distancing
Had the good fortune to be back in neighbourhood of Dunrobin Castle the most northern of Scotland's great houses and largest in the Highlands which I absolutely loved one of my most favourite places so far that I have visited. The last time I was here I did not have time to walk the stunning … Continue reading Dunrobin Castle revisited-but unfortunately even the ghosts seemed to be socially distancing
Blackness Castle
Blackness Castle – My Gateway to Hell. I have visited Blackness Castle a few times over the years so in reality it wasn’t a new trail in the sense of being unaware of the fact that several poor souls had been imprisoned there over the centuries. To me it is filled with negative energy and … Continue reading Blackness Castle
Jedburgh Abbey Mary Queen Scots house and of course some lunch
Cake and more Cake. Daisy wasn’t feeling to great so before we went to visit Jedburgh Abbey, it was a stop at a nice café, Cappuccino and cake for me and Paracetamol for Daisy, any excuse to indulge in lives simple pleasures. Atmospheric music plays as you enter into the hub at the start of … Continue reading Jedburgh Abbey Mary Queen Scots house and of course some lunch
Sketchers, a damp Sunday afternoon in Bangour village hospital and an exploding duvet
There were two reasons for the visit by myself and Daisy to the abandoned grounds of Bangour Village hospital, near Uphall in West Lothian. One was for a client and the other to explore the apparent sightings of a ghost dog seen on a number of occasions by a family member who walked their own dog there. … Continue reading Sketchers, a damp Sunday afternoon in Bangour village hospital and an exploding duvet
Linlithgow Palace and of course lunch at a haunted pub!
Linlithgow was the first stop of the day for myself and Daisy, lunch in the Four Marys, on the High Street. The visit was in the hope of picking up some psychic activity there with the added bonus of great food and renowned service. During our visit I did sense the feeling of nausea in the … Continue reading Linlithgow Palace and of course lunch at a haunted pub!
Culross and a really steep hill
So the visit to Culross was as a result of a request from a friend that said they had found this Abbey at top of hill which was very creepy but doubted that myself and Daisy would even be able to walk up the steep hill to it. A challenge me thinks, half way up this … Continue reading Culross and a really steep hill
Rosslyn Chapel-a peaceful place
Who would have thought that sitting in a graveyard in the sunshine would have been one of peace. That was the feeling myself and Daisy certainly left with. As usual we had no expectations when we went to visit the chapel which was regarded as a place of mystic. My initial thoughts as I approached … Continue reading Rosslyn Chapel-a peaceful place
Dunrobin Castle the Military ghost and a spooky cold feeling in the nursery and seamstress room
Dunrobin Castle was a fascinating place to visit and I really enjoyed the tour around the castle as they allowed access to so many rooms, my only disappointment was there strict rule on No photography. I suppose that most of castle is still home to family of Sutherland ancestry its understandable, however it would have … Continue reading Dunrobin Castle the Military ghost and a spooky cold feeling in the nursery and seamstress room
The Cross Keys Inn and Table No 42
After our short stop in Penicuik we arrived in Peebles, a thriving popular town bustling with visitors. Hungry we decided to make straight for the Inn. I have to say I was initially disappointed. Outside the façade of the Inn still looks historic, however inside there has been a lot of modernisation. Don't get me wrong it … Continue reading The Cross Keys Inn and Table No 42
The Three Bears and Andrew…where it all began
Part 1 The Bears. Sammy Mickey and George, in that order were my childhood imaginary friends, I called them bears, boys that were bears apparently; that kept getting captured by the bad black eyes and red eyes who were the leaders of a group of bad people that also had blue, green and brown eyes. An elaborate story for a … Continue reading The Three Bears and Andrew…where it all began
An unscheduled stop and the weeping women
We were on our way to Peebles and looking forward to a bar lunch in the Cross Keys Inn. Driving through the town of Penicuik we both felt urge to stop, drawn to the area around St Mungo's church. We parked up and found our way into the graveyard. My sister and I as per usual went … Continue reading An unscheduled stop and the weeping women
Thirlestane Castle
We decided to visit Thirlestane Castle and as it turned out we were just in time as it was on the last open day before it closed for the winter period. I had already visited a few years previously with my eldest daughter, who at the time was so spooked that she has refused to … Continue reading Thirlestane Castle
Bolton Castle, The watcher and the strange orbs
An imposing Castle on the edge of a picturesque village, my first thought when I looked at it was how on earth was I going to manage all those stairs, but it turned out not to be a problem at all. Especially when there was a number of people who were at least 20 years older than … Continue reading Bolton Castle, The watcher and the strange orbs
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