A Scottish Odyssey
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I explore Scotland as much as I can. I film my adventures, and upload the videos onto YouTube, at www.youtube.com/c/ascottishodyssey
The Smeaton Garden Nursery is within the old Smeaton Estate, which is on the outskirt of East Linton, East Lothian. They also have a tearoom, gallery/gift shop, and woodland walks. www.youtube.com/watch?v=T_mX...
Smeaton Garden Centre and Tea Room
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February 9, 2026 at 7:22 AM
The Smeaton Garden Nursery is within the old Smeaton Estate, which is on the outskirt of East Linton, East Lothian. They also have a tearoom, gallery/gift shop, and woodland walks. www.youtube.com/watch?v=T_mX...
Coldstream stands right on the banks of the River Tweed, which forms that section of the Scottish-English border. It is also the home of the Coldstream Guards. www.youtube.com/watch?v=EDS7...
The First Proper Borders Town - Coldstream
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February 6, 2026 at 7:27 AM
Coldstream stands right on the banks of the River Tweed, which forms that section of the Scottish-English border. It is also the home of the Coldstream Guards. www.youtube.com/watch?v=EDS7...
I recently treated myself to a lovely lunch in Café Françoise, Glasgow www.youtube.com/watch?v=-TOP...
Treating Myself at Café Françoise
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January 31, 2026 at 9:46 PM
I recently treated myself to a lovely lunch in Café Françoise, Glasgow www.youtube.com/watch?v=-TOP...
Greenoakhill Wood is a new woodland in Glasgow. It is a short walk from the Mount Vernon train station. It is seeing a former landfill site being returned to nature. www.youtube.com/watch?v=85JF...
Going Back to Nature at Greenoakhill Woods
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January 28, 2026 at 7:00 AM
Greenoakhill Wood is a new woodland in Glasgow. It is a short walk from the Mount Vernon train station. It is seeing a former landfill site being returned to nature. www.youtube.com/watch?v=85JF...
I visited Bonaly Country Park. It forms part of the Pentland Hills Country Park, and it offers some great views over Edinburgh. www.youtube.com/watch?v=oFJb...
Bonaly Country Park, Pentland Hills
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January 26, 2026 at 6:54 AM
I visited Bonaly Country Park. It forms part of the Pentland Hills Country Park, and it offers some great views over Edinburgh. www.youtube.com/watch?v=oFJb...
I paid a revisit to the Red Moss of Balerno. It's located within the Pentland Hills Regional Park. www.youtube.com/watch?v=lHLB...
A Return to the Red Moss of Balerno
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January 23, 2026 at 7:31 AM
I paid a revisit to the Red Moss of Balerno. It's located within the Pentland Hills Regional Park. www.youtube.com/watch?v=lHLB...
I recently went to the Riverside Museum, in Glasgow, to see the 1980's Sci-Fi Exhibition. It has replicas from Back to the Future, Star Wars, ET, and Gremlins. www.youtube.com/watch?v=e3dK...
1980's Sci Fi at the Riverside Museum
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January 19, 2026 at 7:04 AM
I recently went to the Riverside Museum, in Glasgow, to see the 1980's Sci-Fi Exhibition. It has replicas from Back to the Future, Star Wars, ET, and Gremlins. www.youtube.com/watch?v=e3dK...
These are a couple of photos that I took, when I visited the Riverside Museum in Glasgow.
January 16, 2026 at 12:09 AM
These are a couple of photos that I took, when I visited the Riverside Museum in Glasgow.
The Clyde Valley Family Park can be found just outside the town of Carluke, in South Lanarkshire. www.youtube.com/watch?v=dXgq...
Clyde Valley Family Park
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January 9, 2026 at 9:27 AM
The Clyde Valley Family Park can be found just outside the town of Carluke, in South Lanarkshire. www.youtube.com/watch?v=dXgq...
Restenneth Priory is surrounded by the Angus countryside. It is a really quiet, and peaceful location that is often overlooked, as people drive through the area. www.youtube.com/watch?v=trx3...
Exploring the Peaceful Ruins of Restenneth Priory
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January 5, 2026 at 9:02 AM
Restenneth Priory is surrounded by the Angus countryside. It is a really quiet, and peaceful location that is often overlooked, as people drive through the area. www.youtube.com/watch?v=trx3...
I recently tried to visit Cathcart Castle, which is located within the grounds of Linn Park, in Glasgow. www.youtube.com/watch?v=hwjB...
Did I Succeed in Visiting Cathcart Castle?
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January 2, 2026 at 7:16 AM
I recently tried to visit Cathcart Castle, which is located within the grounds of Linn Park, in Glasgow. www.youtube.com/watch?v=hwjB...
Happy Hogmanay and Happy New Year to everyone.
December 31, 2025 at 8:41 PM
Happy Hogmanay and Happy New Year to everyone.
Shenanigan is a Dundee distilled gin, vodka and rum. I treated myself to a bottle of their gin. www.youtube.com/watch?v=o8vU...
Getting Up To Shenanigans With Shenanigans Gin
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December 31, 2025 at 6:49 AM
Shenanigan is a Dundee distilled gin, vodka and rum. I treated myself to a bottle of their gin. www.youtube.com/watch?v=o8vU...
Within the grounds of Caird Park, in Dundee, stands Mains Castle. It is used for weddings and events. www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ncp...
Mains Castle, Dundee
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December 26, 2025 at 9:18 AM
Within the grounds of Caird Park, in Dundee, stands Mains Castle. It is used for weddings and events. www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ncp...
When I was in Dundee, I went to the Dundee Christmas Market. www.youtube.com/watch?v=auZP...
Merry Christmas from Dundee Christmas Market
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December 24, 2025 at 8:44 AM
When I was in Dundee, I went to the Dundee Christmas Market. www.youtube.com/watch?v=auZP...
Dudhope Castle stands within Dudhope Park, in Dundee, which is on the lower slopes of the Dundee Law. The castle itself is now used as offices and a conference centre. www.youtube.com/watch?v=JvRp...
Another of Dundee's Castles - Dudhope Castle
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December 22, 2025 at 7:03 AM
Dudhope Castle stands within Dudhope Park, in Dundee, which is on the lower slopes of the Dundee Law. The castle itself is now used as offices and a conference centre. www.youtube.com/watch?v=JvRp...
On my recent visit to Edinburgh, I visited the Museum of Magic, Fortune-telling and Witchcraft. It is located just off the Royal Mile, and not far from the John Knox House. www.youtube.com/watch?v=NN5d...
Museum of Magic, Fortune-Telling and Witchcraft
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December 15, 2025 at 8:57 PM
On my recent visit to Edinburgh, I visited the Museum of Magic, Fortune-telling and Witchcraft. It is located just off the Royal Mile, and not far from the John Knox House. www.youtube.com/watch?v=NN5d...
I recently visited the Failte Restaurant, in Barrhead, East Renfrewshire. They create Indian-Scottish fusion dishes. www.youtube.com/watch?v=-G5b...
Welcome to Failte Restaurant
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December 8, 2025 at 7:05 AM
I recently visited the Failte Restaurant, in Barrhead, East Renfrewshire. They create Indian-Scottish fusion dishes. www.youtube.com/watch?v=-G5b...
I paid a visit to the Helix Park, near Falkirk, to see the Kelpies light up. This happens every night, from sunset to dawn. www.youtube.com/watch?v=cfNk...
Seeing the Kelpies Lit Up
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December 5, 2025 at 8:41 AM
I paid a visit to the Helix Park, near Falkirk, to see the Kelpies light up. This happens every night, from sunset to dawn. www.youtube.com/watch?v=cfNk...
I went to the Winter Wonderland on Glasgow Green. #christmas #winterwonderland www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Cbc...
Christmas Has Come to Glasgow Green
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December 3, 2025 at 7:16 AM
I went to the Winter Wonderland on Glasgow Green. #christmas #winterwonderland www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Cbc...
On a recent return trip to Montrose, for the Angus BookFest, I stayed in the George Hotel. I filmed a video of my stay. www.youtube.com/watch?v=_sK9...
A Return to the George Hotel
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December 1, 2025 at 7:07 AM
On a recent return trip to Montrose, for the Angus BookFest, I stayed in the George Hotel. I filmed a video of my stay. www.youtube.com/watch?v=_sK9...
On a recent trip to Montrose, I stopped off in Arbroath, and visited what I thought was going to be the Arbroath Art Gallery. When I visited, I realised that the art work was in with the Arbroath Library, and hung amongst the book stacks. www.youtube.com/watch?v=43XV...
Not What I Was Expecting - Arbroath Art Gallery
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November 26, 2025 at 9:43 AM
On a recent trip to Montrose, I stopped off in Arbroath, and visited what I thought was going to be the Arbroath Art Gallery. When I visited, I realised that the art work was in with the Arbroath Library, and hung amongst the book stacks. www.youtube.com/watch?v=43XV...
While heading up to Montrose for the Angus BookFest, I stopped off in Dundee, to see Claypotts Castle. It is in the care of Historic Scotland, and is surrounded by housing. Most people probably drive by it, without realising that it's there. www.youtube.com/watch?v=AZBT...
Dundee's Hidden Castle - Claypotts Castle
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November 24, 2025 at 8:53 AM
While heading up to Montrose for the Angus BookFest, I stopped off in Dundee, to see Claypotts Castle. It is in the care of Historic Scotland, and is surrounded by housing. Most people probably drive by it, without realising that it's there. www.youtube.com/watch?v=AZBT...
I went to the Christmas Lights Switch On in Paisley. There was an amazing turn out for the event. #christmas #scotland www.youtube.com/watch?v=w5pF...
Paisley Christmas Light Switch On
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November 21, 2025 at 8:12 AM
I went to the Christmas Lights Switch On in Paisley. There was an amazing turn out for the event. #christmas #scotland www.youtube.com/watch?v=w5pF...
Trying to get into the Christmas spirit, I went to the St Enoch's Square Christmas Market in Glasgow. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pirm...
Looking For Christmas Spirit - St Enoch's Square Christmas Market
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November 17, 2025 at 7:09 AM
Trying to get into the Christmas spirit, I went to the St Enoch's Square Christmas Market in Glasgow. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pirm...