We were in Falkirk to follow a leisurely two-day itinerary. The first day’s activities were designed to introduce us to Cycling Without Age Scotland and Accessible Falkirk, and it didn’t disappoint. Throughout the day, we explored The Helix on a trishaw, ate lunch in an inspiring social enterprise and rode the marvel of engineering known … Read more
I don’t know if it was because we hadn’t been out in the fresh air for two years, but we were both shattered when we got back from an exciting first day in Falkirk. Fortunately, we were booked into the four-star MacDonald Inchyra Hotel and Spa, so we had a comfortable night. The plan for … Read more
The Macdonald Inchyra Hotel and Spa in Falkirk – Is it Wheelchair Friendly? We stayed in the Macdonald Inchyra Hotel and Spa on our recent trip to Falkirk. As part of the Macdonald Group of Hotels and Resorts, the Macdonald Inchyra Hotel and Spa was what we needed after a busy day exploring Falkirk’s tourist … Read more
The Commissioners Quay Inn in Blythe Northumberland was the second pub with rooms we stayed at. Part of the Inn Collection, The Commissioners Quay is a large stylish pub taking pride in place on the Blythe waterfront. We were impressed with the Hogs Head Inn, so we had high expectations for The Commissioners Quay Inn. … Read more
When we were invited to visit The Sill in Northumberland, I was curious. Described as the “UK’s National Landscape Discovery Centre“, I couldn’t think what that could be? But, I like learning new things, especially when we’re travelling, so I agreed to visit. We were in Northumberland on an organised trip with The Inn Collection. … Read more
On a visit to Northumberland, we visited Alnwick Castle. As you know, I’m partial to visiting random castles when we’re out bimbling, even though they’re not known for their accessibility. I was reliably informed Harry Potter and Downton Abbey were filmed there, so I figured why not. I am not a fan of Harry Potter … Read more