In In Search of Hunky Scots, I wrote that I was snubbed by Alex Salmond, First Minister of Scotland, when he gave my companions Homecoming Scotland pins but did not give one to me. We were waiting for the Caledonian MacBrayne ferry from the Isle of Skye to the Isle of Lewis. Dale had gone [...]
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It is no coincidence that in no known language does the phrase ‘As pretty as an Airport’ appear. Douglas Adams When Douglas Adams wrote that, he must have just come through Heathrow. To help other novice travelers face the challenge that is Heathrow, I have written these handy tips. Six Tips for Changing Planes at [...]
I had promised many of my friends that I would bring home pictures of hunky Scots. We all know that Scottish men throw hammers and tree trunks for fun, right? Should be an easy thing to get some photos of some ripped Highlander. Not for me. So far, I have been snubbed by two young [...]