Sally Hammond

2 months ago | foodandtravel.com.au | Sally Hammond

Window on Eastern Scotland's surprises... ~ from seasides to graveyards and souvenirs ~ ~~~ If you have never heard of this happy character, that's OK. Tom Gilzean became well-known in Edinburgh as a generous and energetic fund raiser, After he died at 99 in 2019 the locals wanted to remember him. And what better way than this? ~~~ It's Day One, on our short and snappy visit to Scotland's Capital.

2 months ago | foodandtravel.com.au | Sally Hammond

Window on Eastern Scotland's surprises... ~ from seasides to graveyards and souvenirs ~ ~~~ If you have never heard of this happy character, that's OK. Tom Gilzean became well-known in Edinburgh as a generous and energetic fund raiser, After he died at 99 in 2019 the locals wanted to remember him. And what better way than this? ~~~ It's Day One, on our short and snappy visit to Scotland's Capital.

Mar 28, 2025 | foodandtravel.com.au | Sally Hammond

If you're like me, you are interested in history, but you want it administered in easy bites. It doesn't have to be pre-digested, but at least it should be laid out on the plate so you can see what you're getting. However, this 'Cook' book is not about eating. It concerns the life and travels of the world's greatest sailor, cartographer and explorer. Author, Rob Mundle, is the obvious and ideal person to write a book about Captain James Cook.

Sep 30, 2024 | foodandtravel.com.au | Sally Hammond

There is so much to see and discover in this one town. Of course there are plenty of booths and pathside stands selling postcards and 'touristabilia', but look closely and you will find shops selling high-quality craft, art-photographs, stylish clothes, local produce and much more. Walk slowly. That's not difficult, as there is a constant crowd packing the vehicle-free main thoroughfare.

Jun 8, 2024 | foodandtravel.com.au | Sally Hammond

In which we see lochs, learn lessons, and become a little lost... Something you need to know if you plan to visit Scotland: it can get a little chilly north of the border, and rugging up (putting on a woolly cap and mittens, for instance) becomes essential - even as early as August! It seems this rule extends to bollards on the footpath. On a grey day in Callander, in the Trossachs just north of Glasgow, we found these cheery fellows well-dressed for the cold.