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A perspective on life from a Scottish voice - travel, literature, style, opinion etc.

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WHAT are influencers actually doing?

On being real and what we owe each other online.

Five Standouts From a Trip to Northern California That You Must Steal

Healdsburg, Napa, Guerneville, and why Northern California might be calling.

America, Loneliness and the Big Open Road

A response to The Atlantic, from a Scottish boy who chooses America, even now.

OFF THE SHELF: John of John by Douglas Stuart

An immersive Scottish novel that proves its author is better than ever.

The Art of the Airport Fit

Why we all must start dressing nicely for travel again.

On Hosting Your Friends For Dinner (...Again)

How an unfinished apartment, three summer recipes, and an evening on a balcony reminded me that home is meant to be shared.

Closing The Gap

On surfing, and becoming the person you always say you're going to be.

OFF THE SHELF: Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke

For any book lovers looking for their next read this summer.

Notes On Crete

Because Greece is always the answer.

Glasgow

In praise of it, and the feeling of needing to leave.