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I just love going to the Christmas Markets in Scotland every year- it’s one of the highlights when the temperature and daylight hours plummet over winter. Winter wasn’t always filled with Christmas cheer, however. Did you know that Christmas was banned in Scotland for over 400 years? It was outlawed in 1640 by the Parliament …

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The Haggis and I were looking for new places to explore close to where we live in West Lothian, and we stumbled across this amazing hidden gem: the grounds at the House of The Binns. The House of the Binns is a 17th-century mansion set within 200 acres of sprawling parkland. There is much to …

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I love an autumn break in Scotland. Every year the Haggis and I book a long weekend away to enjoy a little downtime- it’s one of our favourite times to travel around Scotland. Autumn in Scotland is utterly fantastic. The cooler temperatures scare away the dreaded Highland midge, making hiking pleasurable again. The crisp air …

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