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On our way to Dymchurch in Kent, we visited Rochester. We began by using our English Heritage membership to visit the Castle. The inside of the keep is quite magnificent with multiple floors accessed via spiral staircases. Matthew was a bit scared but bravely persevered to reach the top! Anya boldly led the way, fearless […]

Gretna Green was our final place to visit in Scotland. World renowned for marriage elopement, I enjoyed the museum and the whole wedding atmosphere (a wedding party arrived and were getting ready in the car park while we were there). I particularly loved the wedding dresses depicted fashion through the ages. The soppy part of […]

Dunblane was a hidden gem. The cathedral was beautiful and the person that welcomed us was so knowledgeable. We had a trail to follow to spot intricate details around the building, perfect for challenging children and parents! There is a stone to mark the burial of the first wife of James IV who died with her […]

On this day we did an entire loop of Loch Ness, starting and finishing at our glamping pod. Halfway down the opposite side of the loch is the ruins of Urquhart Castle. As you arrive, you discover that the castle was destoyed by its inhabitants to prevent it being used by the Jacobite enemy. Next […]

Two weeks have passed since we went on holiday: how is that even possible?! 1pm and the schools closed, the academic year is over! I picked the kids up and headed home. They got changed and we climbed into the car. Unfortunately, there was an incident and my keys were left in the door on […]