Preparing for the new 2026 season I have reflected on the past few years of touring to fantastic places with wonderful people. I am blessed to be a Scot and to live in beautiful Scotland. Dramatic Highland scenery, beautiful beaches, impressive castles and wonderful wildlife, all on my doorstep. It's so enjoyable sharing just a part of my Scotland with my guests.

Oh michty me, what a spell of wet weather we've been having here in the North East corner of Scotland. It's the worst since records began. So much so, I have just been interviewed on national radio about this, and put a positive slant on it. It's a good job we have a sense of humour living in the north. I'm using my time to build an Ark whilst hoping for drier days. That said, our skin is waterproof and I actually enjoy walking in the rain if I'm wearing the correct clothi

Robert Burns was born on the 25th of January 1759 in Alloway, Ayrshire, Scotland, one of seven children. Known as Rabbie Burns, he is Scotland's national poet   and is known throughout the world for capturing Scotland's culture, love and nature in his poems and songs such as "Auld Lang Syne", "A Red, Red Rose" and "Tam o' Shanter" . His legacy lives on at Burns Suppers (Burns night celebrations) annually on the on The Bard's birthday, when folk gather, dressed in tartan, to

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