Welcome, literary enthusiasts and explorers! If you have a passion for literature and the charm of historical landscapes, Edinburgh is a...

This is an update and an apology. There is no episode of Lost Lancastrian this week, so I'm sorry to those of you that have been...

This is going to be a little different to my usual posts as this is to introduce you to a new podcast I’m producing called “When Grift...

The week began with storm Isha. After getting back from my day job the winds rapidly sped up to a howling fury. The windows of my...

Winter had truly arrived in Edinburgh with temperatures dropping below -5ºC. Although, still no snow. That’s not entirely surprising for...

The birds were confused again. At a little past 5am the distinct call I’ve come to expect chattered through the black. Perhaps it’s the...

It was dark when I got up. It’s always dark when I get up this time of year. True, I get up at a time others would consider insanity, but...

I was sat on my sister’s couch, as had become the norm, when the call came. An average day of simply waiting for the minutes to grind by,...

More travel and lifestyle fun for bookish culture seekers. Here's another place to visit in Scotland. I recently took a trip to...

My search for a new home to make my writer's life a reality has started. So I recently travelled to Edinburgh to view a place and do some...

I'm house hunting in Edinburgh, Scotland. House hunting has got to be one of the worst life experiences imaginable at the best of times....