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Heather Cole

Hi, I'm Heather, an English lass with a Scottish name who likes to call the whole world her home. I’m actually a rocket scientist, astronaut and trapeze artist, but since my family and friends all think I’m a copywriter, we’ll maybe stick with that for now! You'll often find me curled up in a castle with a weighty historical tome and a glass of rhubarb gin, truly believing that I was a princess in another life. I'm a huge fan of cowboys, jungles and blueberry muffins, but prefer to steer clear of dogs, sun loungers and public transport.

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We popped over to Durham this week to see the Muse We popped over to Durham this week to see the Museum of the Moon which has recently been touring the country. We chose Durham for the spectacular cathedral setting, and also because its where we got married (and haven't been back for 14 years!). The experience was a tad disappointing, as the moon didn't seem to be lit up like in all the promotional images (we visited during the day so perhaps this only happens in the evening). But it was still impressive, hanging up in the central nave. We were rather astonished at the way we were pretty much forced to make a 'voluntary' donation before we'd even seen the place (you can't enter without passing through the kiosk ticket line). I get that cathedrals are expensive to run, and would be more than happy to make a donation, but to be put on the spot and more or less guilt-tripped into paying like that really isn't acceptable. Just ask for an admission fee, don't pretend it's 'voluntary'! Having said that, it's well worth a visit if you want to see the moon (and the cathedral too!). The sculpture is here until 11th November. Just go when it's darker, and take your wallet! #museumofthemoon #visitdurham #thisisdurham #durhamcathedral #visitengland #moonsculpture #lukejerram #durham #durhamcity #moonlovers #igersnortheastengland #durhamengland #natgeoyourshot #NGTUK #travelstoke #durhamphotography #englandtravel #historicengland
Much like Glencoe, Rannoch Moor is usually somewhe Much like Glencoe, Rannoch Moor is usually somewhere we pass by in a wall of drizzle, thanking our lucky stars we don't have to get out of the car in this moody, boggy wilderness. I've often thought it was one of the most uninviting landscapes in Scotland, and could see why it's been featured in many a Scottish mystery novel. Yet here, in the summer, it was glorious. What a difference the weather makes - there's a reason why us Brits talk about it so much! #rannochmoor #rannochmoorglencoe #hikescotland #scotland #scotlandtravel #scotlandshots #scotlandexplore #scotlandhighlands #scotlandlover #scotlandsbeauty #scotlandtrip #scotlandphotography #instascotland #scotlandroadtrip #visitscotland #explorescotland #natgeoyourshot #NGTUK #travelstoke
One of the biggest surprises of this trip was seei One of the biggest surprises of this trip was seeing Glencoe in summer. Usually when we're in this dramatic valley it's chucking it down with rain, we're driving through a snowstorm, or are stuck behind too many slow caravans on the road to fully appreciate the scenery. Yet this time it was different. This wasn't the Glencoe we knew. Gone were the foreboding hills, gloomy valleys and soggy paths. This was an entirely new world, full of lush greenery, carpets of flowers, and sunny blue skies. We weren't planning on stopping, but on seeing scenery like this we couldn't resist a short walk. This is the trail from Signal Rock leading back down the valley, with a babbling river and glades of orchids along the way. Highly recommend if you're looking for a leg stretch on a long journey through the Highlands. #glencoe #glencoevalley #glencoescotland #hikescotland #scotland #scotlandtravel #scotlandshots #scotlandexplore #scotlandhighlands #scotlandlover #scotlandsbeauty #scotlandtrip #scotlandphotography #instascotland #scotlandroadtrip #visitscotland #explorescotland #natgeoyourshot #NGTUK #travelstoke
I've wanted to visit Castle Stalker for years, bec I've wanted to visit Castle Stalker for years, because just look at it! It's privately owned, and in normal times there's often one boat tour a day across to the islet. Yet these aren't happening at the moment, so we had to make do with the view from the shore. Which wasn't bad at all! The wildflowers here are out of this world too, with colourful hedgerows and buzzing bees everywhere we turn. Loving summery Scotland! #castlestalker #castlestalkerview #castlestalkerscotland #scotland #scotlandtravel #scotlandshots #scotlandexplore #scotlandhighlands #scotlandlover #scotlandsbeauty #scotlandtrip #scotlandphotography #instascotland #scotlandroadtrip #visitscotland #explorescotland #natgeoyourshot #NGTUK #travelstoke
Sometimes the best holiday experiences are the unp Sometimes the best holiday experiences are the unplanned, spontaneous moments that come about by happy accident. We'd hoped to be able to eat in one of Oban's fish restaurants during our stay, but as with most places in the UK right now, you really need to book well in advance and after several phone calls we gave up trying. That's the trouble with staying at a B&B (which we rarely do, partly for this reason)...you have to eat out all the time, and sometimes you don't want to plan too far ahead, because who knows what you'll end up doing that day. So we ended up with fish and chips instead, and drove along a tiny coastal road running north of Oban in search of free parking and a view. Which is how we discovered Ganavan Sands. This pretty little beach is hidden well away from the crowds, with more locals than visitors enjoying the fresh sea air. On a good day you can see out to Mull, and there's a lovely coastal path which we explored to walk off our chips. Great find, and probably a better evening than we'd have had in one of the restaurants! Parking was free for the first 2 hours as well! Something you'd never see in England. Something else the Scots have got spot on. #oban #scotlandbeach #ganavansands #scotland #scotlandtravel #scotlandshots #scotlandexplore #scotlandhighlands #scotlandlover #scotlandsbeauty #scotlandtrip #scotlandphotography #instascotland #scotlandroadtrip #visitscotland #explorescotland #natgeoyourshot #NGTUK #travelstoke
We were surprised by how much we liked Oban. This We were surprised by how much we liked Oban. This small sea town is the gateway to many of the Hebridean islands, but deserves a visit in its own right too. Famous for its fish (there are lots of good restaurants here), it's known as the seafood capital of Scotland. The streets are pleasant to stroll around and the seafront is quite charming considering it's not a pretty little fishing village. One of the main attractions in Oban is McCaig's Tower, sitting up on the hill overlooking the town and harbour. It's a folly rather than a fortress, but impressive nonetheless with great views out across the isles. You can walk up from the town or if you don't fancy the steep climb there's a car park nearby too. It's free to enter, just pick a good weather day so you can enjoy the scenery! #oban #mccaigstower #scotland #scotlandtravel #scotlandshots #scotlandexplore #scotlandhighlands #scotlandlover #scotlandsbeauty #scotlandtrip #scotlandphotography #instascotland #scotlandroadtrip #visitscotland #explorescotland #natgeoyourshot #NGTUK #travelstoke
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