Clans, Castles and the Scottish Borders

Earlier today Margaret, an American in Norway (below) emailed Harriet, an American in Paris as follows: This morning I googled "James A...

You know the ones I mean? A cross between a Press Release and the worst Christmas letter. I try to avoid this. But just now and again it is...

Well, the free spirits head for sunnier climes, but those of us with roots enjoy expanding our local horizons and knowledge. So yesterday, ...

I am just back from a great couple of days in Northern Ireland, visiting two friends who run Lynchpin Tours . They offer guided and self g...

Last weekend I took a walk up to Rait Castle, just a mile or so from my house, t o gather some sloes for the winter's sloe gin. The ...