I have been fortunate to be able to surround myself with incredible whiskies since making Islay and Scotland my home. Living an island life, though wonderful in itself, requires a mainland fix sometime. Well, hello Glasgow – the largest city in Scotland! Even better when…

Before I lived in Scotland, I didn’t know what a bluebell was. For Americans, bluebells in Scotland (or even bluebells in Islay) wasn’t a thing you knew about. Blue Bell is an American brand of ice cream, which evokes happy memories. On this side of…

I was delighted when Kilchoman Distillery invited me to join along in some Kilchoman tastings during Feis Ile 2021. But before I begin, for those new to Islay or whisky festivals, what is Feis Ile? And for those who appreciate my pronunciation guides – a…

Scotland may not be known for their islands, they’re wee in size and sometimes off the beaten path, but there’s so much to do if you have the time. Recently, I took a short day trip to Colonsay, with full expectations of returning again in…

I’m so happy to be able to share my review of the SMWS April Tasting Pack, that I tasted while walking the Three Distilleries Path on Islay! Most people don’t know this yet, but I’ve recently made the Isle of Islay my principle place of…

If Scotland or royalty are minor obsessions of yours, then you must visit Holyrood Palace (or the Palace of Holyroodhouse) on your next trip to Edinburgh! Located at the end of the illustrious Royal Mile in Edinburgh, this historic palace serves as the official residence…

When someone says pyramids, most people think Egypt. But, would you ever think Scotland? I’ll have you know that there is in fact a Scottish pyramid hidden in the Highlands. If I’ve intrigued you, then sit back and let me tell you the story and…

Sometimes the lure of lush hospitality is too great to ignore. The first time I visited Islay, Scotland’s glorious whisky island, I spent 5 delicious nights at Glenegedale House. Now that I own a place on this delightful island, I’ve also done a wee staycation…

Is it just me, or are you counting down the days until you can go back to Scotland for a visit? Not just me I see. 🙂 I’ve been thinking of Scotland more than usual lately, and I decided to write a Scotland holiday gift…

My first time visiting Islay, the Queen of the Hebrides, was in August 2020 after the first covid lockdown lifted. And I stayed for about a week. My time on Scotland’s famous whisky island was absolutely wonderful, so wonderful that I moved to Islay in…