The UK is a haven for growing vegetables, as showcased by vegetable seeds stockist Dobies’ interactive garden planner. However, you may not realise that many vegetables that you believe to be native to our shores, actually have their origins across the globe. Here are a few really interesting standout examples to underline this point… Potatoes You may believe that potatoes had their origins in Ireland, due…

When it came to whisky, I legit had no idea where to begin. I knew I wasn’t a fan of the likes of Jack Daniels as all I can think of when I hear that name is the time we decided to do shots of it at midnight one New Years Eve and that hangover was a rather bad one! I’d never really tried Scotch…

The Real Mary King’s Close is a five-star visitor attraction located in the heart of Edinburgh’s Old Town, on the Royal Mile that takes guests on a journey through time as they uncover streets and houses hidden beneath one of the city’s most famous thoroughfares. The closes date back to the 1500s making this a truly unique attraction and is a must-see on any trip to…

If you read my blog often, you will know that we are big fans of the ibis hotel chain. So far this year I’ve stayed in one in Leeds, Amsterdam, Edinburgh and we have a room booked in Luxembourg in a few weeks time! But in this post, I’m going to be chatting about our stay in Edinburgh on the Royal Mile. One of the main…

When you go to Edinburgh which is home to VisitScotland’s Best Attraction you go and visit it right?! Of course! So that’s exactly what we did when we went up to Edinburgh in April, we headed slightly out of town to the Royal Yacht Britannia. I didn’t really know what to expect from the yacht but I did think it would be rather plush and…

Have you ever wanted restaurant quality food in your home? I know it’s something I strive for when cooking dinner most nights but I lack the skills, I lack the effort and I certainly lack the ideas, so we let the lovely team over at La Belle Assiette organise a professional chef to come and cook at our flat. La Belle Assiette brings talented chefs into your kitchen…

Steel buildings are one of the most flexible solutions on the market for farmers. These buildings are extremely durable and require little to no maintenance, allowing you to get on with the important day to day farming jobs that you have. The buildings offered in Utah by Sunward Steel are versatile, durable and built to last. Their top-quality pre-engineered steel building kits to satisfied customers for…

The average person engages with their phone by tapping, swiping or clicking it 2,617 times each day in 76 sessions according to researchers at Dscout so therefore, it’s no surprise that when you lose your phone, the dread sets in. However, there are some pros when it comes to losing your phone.  The experts at Bontag, a manufacturer of cool labels for phones and other…