When I went on a writing retreat last November, I hadn’t realised we would be staying within walking distance of Melrose Abbey. We went out for a walk on the Sunday morning and discovered it and, of course, I didn’t have my Historic Scotland membership card on me. Thankfully, the kind lady behind the desk …
Russell Institute, Paisley
Paisley Doors Open Day 2019 The Russell Institute, 32 Causeyside Street, Paisley Being inside this building is one of my most vivid childhood memories. It was for many years used by the town’s health services, and later the NHS, having been gifted to the town for use as a centre to ensure the health and …
Dumbarton Rock (Alt Clut)
I’ve driven past Dumbarton Rock on a regular basis for most of my life, but the first time I actually went and visited it was in 2016 when we attended their annual Rock of Ages event. (This should have taken place last weekend, sadly.) It’s hard to miss, no matter what side of the River …
