There is nothing more refreshing than a walk down a beautiful beach with clean white sand and unspoilt views. The west coast coast of Scotland offers some of the finest sandy beaches in the whole of the United Kingdom. A favourite of mine is Irvine Beach, which stretches south from Irvine Harbour to the beautiful town of Troon. It’s a …
On 28th May 2017, my Father-in-Law Ian Thomson, will be running the Edinburgh Marathon to raise funds for Guide Dogs Scotland. At 53 years old, he is making a tremendous effort to raise awareness and much-needed money for this extremely worthwhile cause. Listening to Ian talk about Guide Dogs has been a real eye opener. Did you know that it …
Running alongside the River Clyde and M74 between Motherwell, Hamilton and Bothwell lies the partly man-made lock of Strathclyde Park. A popular venue for water sports enthusiasts, bird watchers, cyclists and walkers. The park area is kept clean by the council, although the quality of the water has been a problem over the years (green algae overgrowth) so probably best …
A strange sense of smug satisfaction comes over me as a bus passes by. Depressed faces stare out through steamy windows as I pound the pavement enjoying the fresh air. Thing is, I choose to get off the bus a few stops early on my way to work – just so I can enjoy some ‘fresh air’ before I enter …