Skip to Content

On the weekend we visited Midhope Castle, aka Lallybroch to the Outlander fans out there. Despite being located just 20 minutes from where we live, this was our first time visiting the castle. Located on the Hopetoun Estate (home to another historic building, Hopetoun House), Midhope was relatively unknown before the phenomenon that is Outlander …

Read More about Visiting Lallybroch: The Scottish Castle in Outlander

Mid Calder is a small, charming village located in the West Lothian countryside, just 15 miles west of Edinburgh. It is located on a rounded hill next to the River Almond, surrounded by the Calder Wood. There is an abundance of walking trails in and around the village, and a variety of wildlife including birds, …

Read More about A Guide to the Historic Village of Mid Calder

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 …

Read More about Exploring the grounds at the House of The Binns

Wherever you are in the world, everyone has their own ideas and vision of Scotland – the welcoming cities, the mountainous highlands and our miles of golden sandy beaches. I would, however, imagine very few of you have put down ‘must visit West Lothian’ on your dream travel itinerary. This is the area I grew …

Read More about 24 Of The Best Things to do in West Lothian