National Museum of Scotland: Fashion & Style

Dear Readers, So last week I was in Edinburgh for the day! It was my fourth time going to Edinburgh since I have been here, but each time has been for school. With my Master's program, we get to go visit museums fairly often. The fantastic part about this is that we get privet tours…

The Kilchurn Castle Adventure

Dear Readers, Well, this weekend my friends and I went on our first adventure of the new year, and it was a huge success (as per usual).  Our destination was Kilchurn Castle on Loch Awe, and besides exploring a really neat castle ruin, we were able to see Scotland in a different light.. or rather colour.. instead…

Top Ten things to do in Glasgow

Dear Readers, So I have already been asked a few times what I recommend doing in Glasgow. At first, I wasn't sure how to answer that question. I guess the majority of my time here so far has been spent meeting people, exploring campus, trying out new cafes and restaurants, and figuring out the best…

The Ben A’an Adventure

Dear Readers, This weekend my friends and I decided to go on our first hike. We decided to go to Ben A'an for a "level 2" hike, in the Scottish Highlands. Ben A'an is located north of Glasgow, about an hour and a half drive. We took a bus from Glasgow to Balfron. Balfron was…

Glasgow Botanic Gardens

Dear Readers, This weekend I vistied the Botanical Gardens here in Glasgow for the first time, and I was definitely impressed. The gardens are located in the West End of the city, just off of  Great Western Road. Within the gardens there are several glasshouses, a tea room, and multiple walking paths. The gardens are…

Travel: Stirling Castle

Dear Readers, I am pretty lucky that my Masters program includes field trips, and specailtiy access to different historic locations and musuems. Two weeks ago one of the trips was to Stirling Castle in Stirling. Stirling is only a half hour train ride away from Glasgow, followed by a fifteen minute walk up to the…

A Few Fall Favourites

Dear Readers, It's hard to believe it but October is basically over, and before we know it Winter will be here. Before it gets too cold I'm trying to enjoy not having to get bundled up to go outside.  Winter in Scotland will not be as cold as Canada, nor will they get as much…

Travel: London

Dear Readers, So I have had a really busy last two weeks, school work, combined with a few study trips to Edinburgh and Stirling, but most importantly I had a weekend trip to London!!! Technically, I was in London two years ago when I was travelling to visit friends in Wales but I only drove through…

Travel: Pollok Country Park

Dear Readers, On Saturday I had the best day ever, or at least the best day since I have moved to Scotland. Two friends and I decided to go to Pollok Country Park just south of Glasgow for the afternoon. We had talked about wanting to rent bikes and explore a new part of the…

Kelvingrove Park

Dear Readers, Well, it is officially Fall in Scotland, and I am so happy to see the trees starting to change colour. The trees definitely are not as colourful as they get at home in Canada, but they still create that Fall feeling. Today I was exploring the Kevlingrove Park, in the West end of…