It’s the ruggedly handsome island I’ve always daydreamed about. With a couple of days leave still left to take before Christmas, I decided to fulfil my romantic little reveries and book a long weekend over the sea to Skye. I’m far from unique in my idealised vision of the island, which explains its brimming population… Read More Skye High
Social media is one the biggest, shiniest and sharpest double-edged swords of our generation. While this is not by any means news to any of us, I’ve recently found myself pondering what happens when one of the positives – giving people a voice – takes a negative turn? Love it as I do, I have… Read More White Noise: When Instagram yells
Since I have a body temperature akin to a Cullen, I’m always a fan of summer and its various draws. Sitting outside sans jacket, for example. And the green card it gives you to day drink at any given, sunny opportunity. But despite these delicious benefits (and my circulatory shortcomings), it’s the cold seasons that… Read More Seven-up: What I want to be wearing this Autumn
I’ve lived in this city for four years now, so am officially declaring myself a stalwart of Edinburgh culture – a large chunk of which is defined by the annual frenzy that descends on the capital come August. That’s right readers, Fringe season is almost upon us. I absolutely love the festival. I love the… Read More The Fringe Survival Guide: How locals survive August in Edinburgh
In light of my recent 28th year on this big old planet, here are as many lessons I’ve learned along the way…. … Read More The One with The Birthday: 28 lessons in as many years.
