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Travel Writer | Editor | Member of the British Guild of Travel Writers

I'm currently the editor of Weather2Travel.com, where I write, commission and edit travel articles across the site.

As a freelance writer, I also write travel features for the likes of The Sunday Times, BBC Travel, Travel Weekly and The Independent as well as history features for Scotland Magazine.

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Saint Patrick's Way: the pilgrimage route promising a very personal journey

Saint Patrick's Way: the pilgrimage route promising a very personal journey

The power of nature elevates an Irish walking route from Armagh to Downpatrick.

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Why now is the time to explore Cyprus's less-visited green side

Why now is the time to explore Cyprus's less-visited green side

Forget the beaches. The best of the Mediterranean island lies in the Troodos National Park, with its authenti…

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Writing her own end: Mary, Queen of Scots exhibition opens in Perth

Writing her own end: Mary, Queen of Scots exhibition opens in Perth

As a new dual exhibition opens, our history writer evaluates the enduring impact of Mary, Queen of Scots, and…

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The serene hiking holiday with quiet villages, spring flowers and great food

The serene hiking holiday with quiet villages, spring flowers and great food

A heritage mountain retreat in the foothills of the eastern Himalayas brings walkers close to nature and tour…

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The surprisingly history-packed city that's perfect for winter sun

The surprisingly history-packed city that's perfect for winter sun

City guide to Limassol on the south coast of Cyprus including where to stay, what to eat and the key sights n…

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My Arctic adventure of icebergs, tattoos and tea

My Arctic adventure of icebergs, tattoos and tea

Greenland is in Trump's sights, putting the spotlight on cultural identity as tourism numbers surge

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Why SCHLOSS Roxburghe is the dream Scottish countryside escape

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By Kirsten Henton
| Weather2Travel.com
The rolling hills of the Scottish Borders, where fields beam bright with oilseed rape and flowering gorse as we drive between neat hedgerows in the spring sunshine, have always seemed like gentle countryside to me. Arriving at SCHLOSS Roxburghe Hotel - photo courtesy of SCHLOSS Roxburghe Hotel & Golf Course Yet, the history of the Borders is anything but.
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Who was the real William Wallace? The man, the myth, and the Mel Gibson movie historians love to complain about

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By Kirsten Henton
| discoverbritain.com
William Wallace is a legendary Scottish figure, an idolised stereotype whose Hollywood immortality came with the 1995 film Braveheart. And yet, the real man’s moment in the spotlight in the late 13th and early 14th centuries was relatively short-lived. So how did a man who rose and fell in prominence over a matter of years leave such an imprint on society? It’s a question I set out to answer.
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Writing her own end: Mary, Queen of Scots exhibition opens in Perth

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By Kirsten Henton
| discoverbritain.com
As a landmark exhibition in Perth opens, showcasing the last letter written by Mary, Queen of Scots before her execution, we consider the motives of the queen in her own words and try to ascertain why she remains one of the most enigmatic figures in Scottish history.
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