Author Archives: AMWeston

About AMWeston

After too many years as an IT developer with various financial organisations I went back to University to study to be a teacher. I graduated in 2008. I am a mother of two - one girl and one boy. I am interested in new technologies especially how they can be used in education. I am Apple Teacher. I am a keen football supporter but gave up my season ticket due to being disheartened and lack of money/time.

Duntulm Castle

Posted on July 7, 2019 by AMWeston

As we drove round the top of Skye we saw some a castle ruin. We stopped and ventured to find out more. There were no signs as to who the castle had belonged to other than a memorial cairn to … Continue reading →

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Walk to Staffin Beach

Posted on July 5, 2019 by AMWeston

After lunch at Columbus 1400, we walked down towards Staffing Beach. This involved crossing some moorland before a stone path down the hill. We had to go past some cows. A brief walk along the shore line got us to … Continue reading →

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An Lethallt

Posted on July 3, 2019 by AMWeston

From Portree we took the road north heading towards Slaffin. On the way we stopped at Lealt waterfall. There is a viewing platform which gives a safe place to view the falls. A short and easy walk towards the sea … Continue reading →

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Glendale Land Leaguers

Posted on July 1, 2019 by AMWeston

On the way to Glendale from Colbost is a memorial to the Glendale Land Leaguers. These are men who in the 1800s stood up for the crafters against the government. Led by John MacPherson, the crofters demanded the return of … Continue reading →

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St Mary’s Church Dunvegan

Posted on June 30, 2019 by AMWeston

After lunch we decided to stop at a ruined church and graveyard we had spotted the previous night. This was St Mary’s, a post reformation church dating back to the late 1600s. It is the burial place of several dukes … Continue reading →

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Dunvegan Castle

Posted on June 30, 2019 by AMWeston

The forecast was for rain so we set off to Dunvegan castle – several others had the same idea so there was a queue for the ticket office before 10am. Tickets bought we headed to the castle. I was excited … Continue reading →

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The Bonnie Prince

Posted on June 29, 2019 by AMWeston

We weren’t catching the ferry to Skye till early afternoon so we had some time to kill. We headed towards Glenfinnan. On the way we stopped at a lay-by that had a sign post for the Prince’s Cairn. It wasn’t … Continue reading →

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Road to the Isles

Posted on June 29, 2019 by AMWeston

After a hard morning spent at work – assembly then a movie! I headed home. The car was packed and it was time to go. We stopped at The Smithy near Doune for lunch before heading further north. We were … Continue reading →

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Kincardine to Culross

Posted on June 16, 2019 by AMWeston

Last weekend we walked the first part of the Fife Coastal Path. After breakfast at Faodail  in Kincardine – an excellent find a great cheap breakfast – lunch and dinner looked good so it we will keep it in mind … Continue reading →

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Rannoch Station Tea Room

Posted on June 16, 2019 by AMWeston

Next stop was Rannoch Station Tea Room. A lovely tea room with great views plus you can catch a train! Terry saw a deer when he went to get my camera from my car. I was lucky enough to see … Continue reading →

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