Clayton goes to Culzean Castle

Hello readers! A few weeks ago I took a quick trip to Ayrshire, on the west coast of Scotland. It’s a lovely part of the world, and the drive through the Galloway Hills to get there was an adventure in itself. The rolling fells of the Southern Uplands might not be as imposing as the … Continue reading Clayton goes to Culzean Castle →

Clayton goes to Eryri (Snowdonia)

Hello readers! If you wondered why there was no blog post last week, it was because I was in North Wales, enjoying two days of torrential rain, board games and fish and chips. This jaunt to the back of beyond has become an annual event for my friends from university, and we have already established … Continue reading Clayton goes to Eryri (Snowdonia) →

Clayton goes to the Peak District

Hello readers! Last weekend was surprisingly sunny for September, and I made the most of this by taking a day out to the Peak District. I walked up to Kinder Scout, a moorland plateau housing the highest point in the national park. The journey begins I started my walk in Edale, a quiet little village … Continue reading Clayton goes to the Peak District →

Clayton goes to Iceland

Hello readers! The blog title says it all really: I have recently returned from a trip to Iceland. The place has always intrigued me, but the final factor in convincing me to go was not, in fact, Ridley Scott’s 2012 film Prometheus (see my earlier review), but being invited there on holiday with no need … Continue reading Clayton goes to Iceland →

Clayton goes to London

[Originally published: 9th Jan 2023] Hello readers, and happy new year! I think it's still just about early enough in the year to justify saying that. As you may have guessed from the title, we're kicking off 2023 with a thrilling review of my recent trip to London, deep down in the strange, foreign land … Continue reading Clayton goes to London →