The Southern Highlands in New South Wales has become something of a celebrity haven in recent years, with Nicole Kidman, Michelle Bridges, Samantha Armytage and Phoebe Burgess joining other stars in snapping up sprawling homes in the tranquil countryside. Looking for a refuge from the hustle and bustle of city life, many of Australia’s most … Read more
Glamping? That’s not real camping! This is my husband’s response when I suggest we upgrade from tents for a family holiday in Norfolk. He proceeds to wax lyrical about the joy of dewy grass underfoot on the morning dash to the compost loo and the incomparable closeness to nature that only a night spent with … Read more
Fascinating speeded-up driver’s-eye footage shows a train hurtling through the Scottish Highlands at the equivalent of 830mph LNER has released time-lapse footage of a trip from Carrbridge to Edinburgh The journey would normally take three hours – the clip lasts seven minutes There is also drone footage of an Azuma on the highest point in … Read more
They’re passionate about their whisky at The Glasshouse in Edinburgh but they’re certainly not po-faced about it. Like a dash of water in your single malt? Absolutely fine. It ‘relaxes the oils’ and releases the aromas. Prefer your scotch on the rocks? Perfectly acceptable. A splash of Coke? It’s akin to buying an Old Master … Read more
They are the veins that run through our cities and countryside – Britain’s rivers, canals and tributaries have kept the nation connected through the centuries. But aside from aiding transport, our waterways define both our urban and rural landscapes with their striking beauty. Many an artist and writer has found inspiration while walking along a … Read more
Revealed: The Scottish Highlands tops a ‘lust list’ of UK destinations that Britons want to visit post-coronavirus crisis Research has revealed the top search results for UK holidays in the past month Snowdonia is the second most popular destination followed by Yorkshire Dales Other sought-after locations include Cornwall, the Lake District and Kent By Jennifer … Read more