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    Europe,  scotland

    Lillias Adie: How to find the witch grave in Torryburn, Scotland

    04/08/2023

    As a Scot, I’m more than familiar with the harrowing tales of Scotland’s persecution of ‘witches’ (mostly women), which hit its peak between the late 16th to the early 18th century. However, it was only recently that I learned of Lillias Aidie’s grave; the ‘only known named witch’s grave in all of Scotland’. To keep the trolls at bay, I might add that this was heavily disputed in my TikTok video comments. However (I am told), the explanation for this claim was that it is the only one that a) had a body b) was confirmed to have a body in it c) had a name attached to it. In this…

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    Smailholm Peel Tower: A Scottish Borders Hidden Gem

    22/07/2023

    Smailholm Tower is a peel tower located near Kelso in the Scottish Borders. It sits on a little crag called Lady Hill, keeping watch across the Scottish countryside. Built in the 15th century, like all Scottish peel towers, it was designed to protect occupants from English raids. Despite its violent past, it is now one of the best-preserved peel towers in Scotland. Here’s everything you need to know about Smailholm Tower: Smailholm Tower History Dating back to the 15th century, Smailholm Tower was originally constructed as a defensive stronghold during a turbulent era of border conflicts by the Pringles of Smailholm. The Pringles were a powerful local family who hold…

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    Europe,  scotland

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    03/07/2023

    Contrary to what the people who don’t dig past the crowded streets and first pages of the programme might tell you, The Edinburgh Fringe isn’t just comedy, dance interpretation, and English, public school Performing Arts students standing on buckets on the Royal Mile. The Edinburgh Fringe Festival is a world-renowned arts festival that takes place annually in Edinburgh, Scotland. It is the largest open-access arts festival in the world, featuring an (often overwhelming) variety of performances including theatre, comedy, music, and dance. The festival showcases established and emerging artists from all around the globe – lots of performers have used it as a platform to launch impressive careers – providing…

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    30/06/2023

    The North Coast 500 in Scotland is a 500-mile route that loops road-trippers around the very top of the Highland coastline. It is celebrated for its diverse scenery and sense of remoteness; while the east part of the journey takes on a flat ‘English countryside’ feel, the rugged west coast winds through steep mountains and paradise beaches. Read my full NC500 Scotland 4-Day Itinerary, which includes my favourite things to see on the route. Factors to consider when choosing hotels on the North Coast 500 The famous scenic route offers a wide range of accommodations to travellers. From historic castles to modern boutique hotels, there’s something for everyone on the…

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    Europe,  scotland

    The BirdsNest Meadows – Scotland’s Smallest Gallery

    16/05/2023

    I LOVE seeking out a city’s lesser-known hidden gems, and so I am thrilled to share one that has recently emerged in the heart of Edinburgh. Prepare to be delighted as we step into the enchanting world of the BirdsNest Gallery Meadows, a miniature art haven nestled along the edges of the beautiful Meadows Park. Picture this: a petite 1930s police box transformed into a captivating art gallery, exuding charm and creativity in every inch. The BirdsNest Meadows is a project born from the vision of its larger (private) sister gallery on Edinburgh St Clerk St. But what makes this gallery truly remarkable? Well, it proudly holds the official title…

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    Europe,  scotland

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    27/01/2023

    Craigmillar Castle is a wonderfully preserved medieval fortress located in the south of Edinburgh, Scotland. The castle, which dates back to the 14th century, is steeped in history and has played a significant role in Scotland’s past. If you’re paying this location a visit, make the most of the opportunity to explore the other things to see and do in the neighbourhood: Things to do and see in Craigmillar, Edinburgh (blog coming soon) Craigmillar Castle’s History and its connection to Mary Queen of Scots The castle was originally built by the Preston family in the 14th century and has had a rich and varied history. It was a royal residence…

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    29/10/2022

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    15/10/2022

    As a child, I would dutifuly drag behind my parents as we did another Saturday loop around B&Q for potential additions to their garden. It was not my idea of a wild weekend. Skip forward 20+ years, and I’d quite happily spend my two days off browsing the (now very fashionable) independent plant shops of Edinburgh – throw in a cafe, and you might never see me again! So, come along for a little tour of the best plant shops in Edinburgh … Green.Leith & Green.Meadows Area: East Edinburgh (Leith) and South Edinburgh (Meadows) If you’re looking for a plant shop experience with a big splash of personality, Green. is…

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    Manuela’s Wee bakery is a quirky little café, pizza shop, and gin distillery, tucked away in the Scottish Highlands, built to transport you to a hobbit/fairy wonderland and send you away with a bag full of goodies. I could barely contain my excitement as we slipped out of the car and walked up the gravel drive towards the 3 bakery huts. Even in the rain, their Brother’s Grimm-style appearance is quite the find amongst the sleepy country back roads of North Scotland. Famous for their crooked roofs, kooky colours, and mythical decor, the bakery site is made up of small fairy-tale cottages: a bakery, pizzeria, toilet, gift shop, and gin…

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Ok, I'll concede .. Autumn has arrived in Scotland
Ok, I'll concede .. Autumn has arrived in Scotland. But, the gardens are still bursting with colour 🍂🍁

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Scotland August dump – bye bye summer!

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Scotland August dump - bye bye summer! 

#augustdump #summerdump #scotland #scotlandiscalling #scotlandforever #instascotland


The Balgone Sunflower Trail in East Lothian in Sco
The Balgone Sunflower Trail in East Lothian in Scotland was made to help raise money for the Samaritans and offered visitors dedicated photo stations amongst the sunflowers. 

#scotland #thisisscotland #scotlandisnow #sunflowerfield #balgonesunflowertrail #sunflower #eastlothian

The Witches Rock in Fife sits alongside the shorel
The Witches Rock in Fife sits alongside the shoreline of Torryburn. Accused of witchcraft, people were tied out here to be judged & sentenced by the waters. There was no escape, a sentence was inevitable - you drown, you are found innocent, you survive, you are a witch and sentenced to punishment.
#scotlandhistory #scotlandstories #fife #torryburn #scotland_greatshots #your_scotland #witch #witchesofinstagram #hiddenscotland

The team at @heyplantbae on Edinburgh's Easter Roa
The team at @heyplantbae on Edinburgh's Easter Road have extended their cafe offering with a huge range of colourful (and enormous) pastries - perfect for weekend breakfast and/or brunch! 
Their pastries are plant based and vegan friendly, but you'd never tell the difference between them and their dairy-filled alternatives. 

#edinburghcafe #plantbae #edinburghvegan #edinburghfood #veganedinburgh #scotlandvegan #edinburgheats #edinburgh

Finally made it down to Edinburgh Street Food at t
Finally made it down to Edinburgh Street Food at the Omni Centre to try out their vegan options.
The two key vegan offerings are Antojitos (all vegan) and Homies pizza (3 vegan pizza choices). 
It's been noted by many others before me that prices at ESF are astronomical - I agree - and while I appreciate it's a central location with high running costs, the prices (from what we saw) are not reflective of portion sizes.

#edinburghstreetfood #esf #edinburghfood #edinburgheats #edinburghrestaurant #veganedinburgh #edinburgh #edinburghlife

While I'm worth
My room on this Earth

Sunday morn
While I'm worth
My room on this Earth

Sunday mornings in Leith ...

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In the 1590s, King James VI Scotland's fear of wit
In the 1590s, King James VI Scotland's fear of witchcraft began stirring up national panics. From the late 16th to the early 18th century, accusations of witchcraft spread like wildfire throughout Scotland. 
Lillias Adie's story: Part 2

#scotlandhistory #lilliasaide #scotlandwitch #scotlandtravel #fife #witchesofinstagram

Nobody is ready for their first midge encounter

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Nobody is ready for their first midge encounter

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The only named witch's grave in Scotland – Lillias
The only named witch's grave in Scotland - Lillias Aidie's story deserves more recognition than it receives. 
Scotland's persecution of 'witches' hit its peaks between the late 16th to the early 18th century. It is estimated that between 3 and 4 thousand people were tortured and executed as 'witches'.
At the age of 64, Lillias Aidie was added to the list of suspects after a woman felt delirious after an evening of drinking one night in 1704 — and so she concluded that her neighbor, Lilias, must have summoned Satan to cast a spell on her.

#scotlandwitch #scotlandhistory #lilliasaide #torryburn #unlimitedscotland #thingstoseeinscotland #visitscotland

Peel Towers though! 🤩

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Peel Towers though! 🤩

#smailholmtower #peeltower #scottishborders #seesouthscotland #visitscotland #scotlandcastles #thisisscotland #scotlanddrone


16th century Auldhame Castle sits just half a mile
16th century Auldhame Castle sits just half a mile from the famous Tantallon Castle. A perfect sunset across both ...

#auldhamecastle #castlesofscotland #castle #scottishcastle #unlimitedscotland #castles_oftheworld #scotland #hiddenscotland

Built in 1826, the lighthouse at Berwick-Upon-Twee
Built in 1826, the lighthouse at Berwick-Upon-Tweed is the northernmost lighthouse in England. The conical roof consists of a single piece of stone.

#berwick #berwickupontweed #lighthouse #lighthouse_world #northengland #lighthouses_around_the_world #unlimitedbritain #dronephotography

Paris, the good … and the bad

#paris #julydump
Paris, the good ... and the bad

#paris #julydump #paristravel #parisfrance #parisphoto #france_vacations


A morning at the @boursedecommerce with @zoyajpate
A morning at the @boursedecommerce with @zoyajpatel 

#parisgallery #boursedecommerce #paris #parisguide #parisart #igparis #pariscityworld #paristravel #francetourisme

The Bourse de Commerce in Paris, France, was origi
The Bourse de Commerce in Paris, France, was originally built to store and sell wheat.
Initially, it was an open-air interior court, later topped by a wooden dome that was replaced with copper in 1811.
The mural inside was painted in 1889. In 2021 it re-opened to the public following extensive renovations as an exhibition gallery that fuses contemporary art with Parisian heritage.

#artmural #parisgallery #gallery #paristravel #paris #boursedecommerce #igparis #igparis_ #pariscityworld 
@boursedecommerce @igparis_ @pariscityworld

"Paris will be a nightmare for vegans"
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"Paris will be a nightmare for vegans"
The nightmare ...
1) @ajddemain 
2) @vgpatisserie 
3) @wildandthemoon 
4) @land_and_monkeys 
5) @land_and_monkeys 
6) @lestontonsveg 
7) @vgpatisserie 

#parisvegan #vegantravel #veganpastry #paris #pariscafe #parisrestaurant #ig_paris #parisvibes

New bar and games experience in Edinburgh!
@fayrep

New bar and games experience in Edinburgh!
@fayreplay is a grown-up funfair-inspired bar with playful cocktails, Scotland street-food and competitive games. 
Location: 14 Picardy Place, Edinburgh 
@soundbitepr
PR INVITE 

#edinburghbar #edinburghdatenight #edinburghcocktail #edinburghnightlife #edinburgh #edinburghtravel

Happy Pride from Edinburgh – You are valid, You ar
Happy Pride from Edinburgh - You are valid, You are loved 🌈
#edinburgh #edinburghpride #pride2023 #edinburghpride #prideedinburgh2023 #rainbowpower #edinburghpeople #thisisedinburgh #scotlandpride

Thanks for the summer fun Athens
#athensgreece #at

Thanks for the summer fun Athens
#athensgreece #athens #greecelover_gr #greecetravel #greece🇬🇷 #visitgreece #athensvibe #europe_vacations #europetravel


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