In search of the hair of the dog in whisky country
The internet stated that the famous Glenfiddich whisky Distillery, just a half mile north of Dufftown, was open. The sign at the top of the driveway also said it was open. But even in my state I knew something wasn’t quite right when I pulled …
Nothing compares to Irish rock ‘n’ roll museum
A group of lads gathered around the Wall of Fame at Dublin’s Irish Rock ’n’ Roll Museum. They’d successfully identified historic artworks of Rory Gallagher, Shane MacGowan, Bob Geldof, U2, Phil Lynott and Luke Kelly. But the image of a young woman, with a full …
Welcome to the wonders of Edinburgh
Designer shopping, cutting-edge festivals and history – Edinburgh has it all. It also has some of the best cafes, gastropubs and gin joints in Great Britain. Here’s how to navigate your way around this ancient city and discover its hidden treasures. BEST TIME TO VISIT Most …
Is it time to change the soundtrack at our Care Homes
I was asked to play some gigs in care homes in Scotland. The lady who booked me asked if I played and sang “Care Home” music. That got me thinking … what exactly is Care Home music these days? You see, my father-in-law Drew is in a care home in Arbroath, on …
Explore Dublin, an ancient city of myths and mysteries
Here’s a list of things to do if you want to Explore Dublin. Enjoy an historical tour walking in the footsteps of Dublin’s most famed literary son James Joyce, author of Ulysses. The 90-minute walking tour takes you through the historical streets with stops at …
Bath Abbey has a little touch of Australia
The Australian flag hanging from the thick, cold Bath Abbey wall looks a little bit out of place. A 90-minute train ride south-west from London’s Paddington railway station, Bath is a living British museum. It is the only city in the United Kingdom to be …
Gods drive me crazy at Cameron Club Golf Course
I am One over after eight holes at the Cameron Club Golf Course. My second to the par four ninth is sitting about three metres from the pin. Today is THE day I whisper. Every player hopes _ no prays _ that one day the …
Hold Stirling Castle and you control Scotland
There’s no better time to visit Stirling Castle than early morning when the mist is rolling over the hills and the cold air is still grabbing the breath from your chest. Stirling Castle was the favourite residence of the Stewart kings and queens, arguably the …
Yew tell ’em. Was Pontius Pilate born in Scotland?
Was Pontius Pilate born in Scotland? THIS is a story of two Roman camps. One is a beautiful country house and restaurant in Callander; the other is about the man who condemned Jesus Christ to his death. I’m standing under a yew tree in a …
Richard Porter. The Beatles’ Magical Mystery Tour
Richard Porter is the smartest man in Britain — at least when it comes to The Beatles. In reality, considering the Sixties pop scene was a hotbed of sex and psychedelic drugs, he probably knows more about The Beatles than the remaining members of the …
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