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Title: The Seven SistersAuthor: Lucinda RileyFormat: AudiobookPublication Year: 2015Length: 18 hrs 11 minsStars: 5/5 Seven sisters (or six, as the case may be) have been adopted from different countries by a wealthy man known only as Pa Salt. Upon his sudden death, Pa Salt leaves each of his adult daughters a clue as to where... Continue Reading →
At the beginning of June 2023 (2nd – 9th), my friend Devon and I spent a week in Scotland. While there, we visited The Kelpies. Standing 100ft tall and weighing more than 300 tonnes each, they are the largest equine sculptures in the world. The works of art were created by artist Andy Scott and... Continue Reading →
At the beginning of June 2023 (2nd – 9th), my friend Devon and I spent a week in Scotland. While there, we went for a little trip on The Falkirk Wheel. It’s the world’s only rotating boat lift and links the Forth & Clyde Canal to the Union Canal 35 metres above. Before the 1930s,... Continue Reading →
At the beginning of June 2023 (2nd – 9th), my friend Devon and I spent a week in Scotland. While there, we went Alpaca Trekking. If you love alpacas or animals in general, this is the activity for you. It wasn’t the most accessible of experiences, but I’m still glad we went. The Alpaca Trekking... Continue Reading →
Title: CursedAuthor: Aly StilesFormat: EbookPublication Year: 2020Length: 201 pagesStars: 5/5 A month has passed since Rebecca Carson’s return to Madison Academy. It should’ve been a month of hope. Wrong. Daniel Mueller disappears only to re-emerge as a completely different person. More lies. More games. More half-truths twisted into full-fledged horror. She thought she was the... Continue Reading →
Title: GiftedAuthor: Aly StilesFormat: EbookPublication Year: 2020Length: 278 pagesStars: 4/5 Rebecca Carson wants to believe that Madison Academy can help her to control her ‘gift’. One touch triggers an intrusive glimpse into the past and future of those around her. All it takes is one impulsive touch, one volatile encounter with campus bad boy Daniel... Continue Reading →
At the beginning of June 2023 (2nd – 9th), my friend Devon and I spent a week in Scotland. While there, we visited Stirling Castle. If, like me, you love history, this is definitely a must-see. It’s very wheelchair accessible for a building that’s so old, which I was very pleasantly surprised by. Stirling Castle... Continue Reading →
https://youtu.be/rTMoX9eY8o8 As promised in my accessibility review of Stirling Distillery, here is a video of my reactions to each of the whisky samples we got to try! Have you been to Stirling Distillery? What did you think of it? I’d love to hear your thoughts in the comments. Make sure you stay tuned for more... Continue Reading →
Title: The Anthology of Scottish Folk TalesAuthor: VariousFormat: EbookPublication Year: 2019Length: 174 pagesStars: 4/5 Herein lies a treasure trove of tales from a wealth of talented storytellers. From the Spaeman's peculiar advice and a laird who is transformed into a frog to a fugitive hiding in a dark cave and the stoor worm battling with... Continue Reading →
At the beginning of June 2023 (2nd – 9th), my friend Devon and I spent a week in Scotland. While there, we attended a Whisky Experience at Stirling Distillery. If you love Scottish whisky, this experience is definitely worth visiting. You get to sample a range of whiskies covering the Lowlands, Highlands, Islands and Speyside... Continue Reading →
Lisa Shardlow 