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Bye Bye January, hello February

I can’t believe that the first month of 2011 is already drawing to a close and it seems like only yesterday that I was saying my goodbyes to 2010 and welcoming the new year. Where does the time go?...

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Amber nectar

The combination of working in Scotland and my McGregor Scottish roots leads me instinctively to seek out a wee dram of the “ould” amber nectar every time I travel north of the border. It is most...

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Amber nectar-Balvenie

What are friends for if not to pass on their recommendations for quality whisky and whisky from the Speyside region at that-my favourite. So when my brother-across-the-water Phoenix commented on my...

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Edinburgh Iranian Festival 2011

I’m not sure how I managed it, but the week that I was working in Scotland was the week of the Edinburgh Iranian Festival. Being as my husband is Iranian I wanted to partake in some way but time was...

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Pink sheep, orange sheep

Following my report of pink sheep roaming the fields beside the M8 in Scotland a couple of weeks ago, a farmer in Devon has sprayed his sheep orange to deter thieves. Whatever next!

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A Celtic Blessing

May the road rise up to meet you May the wind be always at your back May the sun shine warm upon your face May the rain fall soft upon your field And until we meet again, may God hold you in the palm...

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Uncharted territory indeed

My readers will be aware that I use the online do-it-yourself mood monitoring tool Moodscope which I find invaluable in helping manage my mood swings and lifestyle.  Another welcome feature for...

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Train travel

Travelling up to Scotland on the East Coast line is a treat on a beautiful sunny day like yesterday. The scenery past Newcastle up to Berwick-Upon-Tweed and beyond is breathtaking at times and when the...

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