Author: ~ Dawn-Marie ~

Hello! I'm Dawn-Marie and I love exploring my home country Scotland whenever I can. I started my blog in November 2015 as a personal challenge and to teach myself to write and learn new digital skills. I soon realised that the only way to learn is to do it yourself. I also feel that my blog will eventually become my personal legacy. My children can look back and hopefully enjoy reading about my challenges. I love them both very much. Running and walking are what I do most, but I also love hiking and cycling. Getting outdoors in the fresh air with my eyes gazing across our beautiful landscape just makes me feel so much better. Fitting all this in to an already busy life with family and work can prove to be challenging though! I hope you enjoy reading my stories and feel inspired to challenge yourself to try something new. It's so important to be happy in life. Do what makes you feel alive! 💙

Ayrshire, Isle of Arran12 Comments

🏔 The water source of whisky on Arran 🥃

September 10, 2017September 14, 2017 ~ Dawn-Marie ~

I’m not a whisky drinker. I tried a sip once and to me it was like drinking antiseptic. Not that I drink antiseptic … I was told that I’d tasted the wrong type of whisky for my first time experience. … Continue reading 🏔 The water source of whisky on Arran 🥃

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Day trip to Glencoe

September 7, 2017September 8, 2017 ~ Dawn-Marie ~

Summer has slipped away and autumn is sneaking up on us now. I love autumn though, don’t you? I can’t wait to go out walking with my camera and capture Scotland in its changing season of golden colours. During the … Continue reading Day trip to Glencoe

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Arran Coastal Way ~ Day 7: Whiting Bay to Brodick

August 5, 2017September 22, 2017 ~ Dawn-Marie ~

Today was our last walking day. Alan’s knees were still painful from the day before. I knew this last day was going be a struggle physically and mentally. We packed up the tent and drove to Brodick to leave our … Continue reading Arran Coastal Way ~ Day 7: Whiting Bay to Brodick

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Arran Coastal Way ~ Day 6: Lagg to Whiting Bay

July 25, 2017September 22, 2017 ~ Dawn-Marie ~

Who would have thought it? My first time sleeping in a gypsy caravan was the best sleep I’d had so far on this adventure! It was much needed. The past five days (91.6 kms/57 miles) were catching up with me, my … Continue reading Arran Coastal Way ~ Day 6: Lagg to Whiting Bay

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Arran Coastal Way ~ Day 5: Blackwaterfoot to Lagg

July 24, 2017September 22, 2017 ~ Dawn-Marie ~

It was a fond farewell to Lochranza Campsite as we drove to Blackwaterfoot to start day five of our walk. We’d definitely be back, lovely friendly staff and clean facilities. Day 5 – Blackwaterfoot to Lagg (12 km/7.5 miles) My … Continue reading Arran Coastal Way ~ Day 5: Blackwaterfoot to Lagg

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Arran Coastal Way ~ Day 4: Imachar to Blackwaterfoot

July 17, 2017September 22, 2017 ~ Dawn-Marie ~

I was relieved that I slept all night in the camping pod at Lochranza campsite. We booked a third night as well, so our accommodation was sorted. Our plan today was to drive to Blackwaterfoot, leave the car, catch the early … Continue reading Arran Coastal Way ~ Day 4: Imachar to Blackwaterfoot

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Arran Coastal Way ~ Day 3: Lochranza to Imachar

July 11, 2017September 22, 2017 ~ Dawn-Marie ~

I had a much better sleep in the camping pod. After a refreshing shower at Lochranza campsite I felt less achy and ready to walk the next stretch of this beautiful island. The showers and toilets are kept very clean, … Continue reading Arran Coastal Way ~ Day 3: Lochranza to Imachar

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Explore Scotland through my photos and experiences. She's a beauty!