If you're a fan of local legends, eerie tales, and stepping back in time, let me tell you about a free walking tour I recently did at Kirk of Calder, and it was absolutely fascinating...not just because I am not born and bred here either. Nestled in Mid Calder, this historic church is more than just a beautiful building, it’s the backdrop to some dark chapters in Scottish history, including the witch hunts of the 16th and 17th centuries. During the tour, we wandered through

If you saw a group of slightly unhinged grannies roaming the streets of Linlithgow on a random Saturday in August 2025… no you didn’t. That was just us on The Linlithgow Trail , fully committed to the theme and living our very best pensioner lives. Cardigans on, rollers in, handbags stuffed with essentials (mainly Werther’s Originals), we took to the town for a day that was equal parts hilarious and surprisingly wholesome. The crawl itself is a brilliant way to explore Linlit

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I know...those who know me, don't look at me and think artistic vibes. But what I do love is a good experience, especially one that...

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If you’re a gin lover (or just gin-curious), Summerhall Distillery is the perfect hidden gem to add to your Edinburgh to-do list. Tucked...