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A charming visit to the Isle of Ulva

A charming visit to the Isle of Ulva

Good morning, friends and readers! Today, I’m taking you on a journey to the Isle of Ulva, Scotland’s best-kept secret. Tucked away off the west coast of Scotland, Ulva is a true off-the-beaten-path adventure that few get to experience. But what makes Ulva so special?…

A Delicious and Delectable Weekend in Cheltenham for Foodies

A Delicious and Delectable Weekend in Cheltenham for Foodies

Looking for a perfect weekend getaway from London? Look no further than Cheltenham! This charming town is a foodie’s paradise, a Regency gem, home to one of the world’s most famous horse racing events, and only 2 hours by train from London. Cheltenham also hosts…

A wintery night at Inver: a record player, 2 picnic baskets, and an iced out valley

A wintery night at Inver: a record player, 2 picnic baskets, and an iced out valley

I’m back with a winter foodie adventure, to Inver – Scotland’s first Michelin Green Star restaurant! Tucked away on the Cowal Peninsula, Inver is located in Strachur, Argyll & Bute on the west coast of Scotland – along the banks of Loch Fyne. Co-owners Rob…

Best seafood in Scotland: an enthusiast’s list

Best seafood in Scotland: an enthusiast’s list

I have been quietly singing Scotland’s food’s praises over the last few years, and that praise has extended to Scottish seafood – the absolute glory of fresh seafood. Why Scotland isn’t outwardly more famous for its freshly caught, landed, or dived seafood is beyond me.…

Unpopular opinion: Unalome by Graeme Cheevers

Unpopular opinion: Unalome by Graeme Cheevers

Recently, I had the opportunity to visit Unalome, a one Michelin-starred dining experience in Glasgow.  Having only opened their doors in June 2021, Unalome by Graeme Cheevers earned their Michelin Star within one year of opening. For someone who enjoys fine dining in Glasgow, I…

All for the love of food in Shetland

All for the love of food in Shetland

Places like Shetland move your soul.  On a recent trip to Shetland, I found myself immersed in all things that make the place great โ€“ the people, the food, and the awe inspiring feeling remote islands evoke in me.  If you were ever in need…

Food and Whisky Pairing at SMWS: Surf & Turf, Glasgow Edition

Food and Whisky Pairing at SMWS: Surf & Turf, Glasgow Edition

Food and whisky pairing month at Scotch Malt Whisky Society continues in a spectacular fashion, with surf and turf and whisky! If you didn’t manage to read the first post in my food and whisky pairing series, I started out in Edinburgh with a tasting…

All the Food Tours you can imagine

All the Food Tours you can imagine

My dear readers may not know this, but my Twitter #TravelTribe friends know me as someone who posts about food and food tours, pretty much all the time. My blog name, in fact, does suggest this – did you ever notice how Food comes before…

Monachyle Mhor: An alluring hidden gem in the Trossachs

Monachyle Mhor: An alluring hidden gem in the Trossachs

The remoteness of the Scottish Highlands is a delight, but sometimes I do miss some creature comforts. It surprised me to find out that the Scottish Highlands are actually home to several high end restaurants. Once I found out that an unpronouncable place called Monachyle…

Rob Roy Chicken and Cocktail: Dinner and Drinks inspired by an Outlaw

Rob Roy Chicken and Cocktail: Dinner and Drinks inspired by an Outlaw

In my previous post, I went on an adventure in the Scottish countryside looking for an elusive cave hideout of Rob Roy MacGregor. Rob Roy was a rebel, outlaw, and Jacobite supporter during the early 1700s. With a price on his head for banditry and…