Hopezine’s Editor, Erica Crompton, goes fishing
I’ve found fishing to be a very soothing and calming activity. It helps me toconcentrate on the tranquil waters. Whether I’m sea fishing or fishing in alake, being near water and nature is always good for my mental health.I only tried fishing recently, on a trip with my boyfriend, but instantly lovedit!. We spent a […]
Abbotsford Estate the Home of Sir Walter Scott
As the crocuses and daffodils begin to show, Erica Crompton says there’s no better time to take a day trip to the Estate of the Scottish poet. Having recently toured the eclectic home of Scottish poet Sir Walter Scott, I can recommend a visit. It’s wheelchair friendly, too! I went with my boyfriend Paul who […]
The Great Tapestry of Scotland
Gallery finds its forever home in Scottish Border, writes Erica Crompton Beginning with large, fabric squares depicting the glacial formation of mountains and glens more than 420m years ago, up to Andy Murray’s Wimbledon victory of 2013. It’s said to be one of the longest tapestries in the world at 143 metres – that’s 70 […]
Fly me to the Moon
Our Editor, Erica Crompton, explores a new moon installation at Durham Cathedral This winter a trip to the ecclesiastical Durham Cathedral saw an art installation that is currently touring the UK. Luke Jerram’s artwork, Museum of the Moon, illuminated the high vaulted ceiling and colossal carved pillars of the Cathedral based in the North East. […]
Gin Palace
Erica & Paul experience DIY tipples overlooking the River Tweed It was back to school last month, with a seriously magical twist – Paul and I were visiting a wheelchair-friendly gin school where we learned to make out own gin, and try it, too! The school itself is set within the Hydro Hotel, in Peebles […]
Positively Peebles
The Cringletie is the Scottish hotel that wins on accessibility, says Hopezine Editor Erica Crompton As a white snow blankets the rolling hills that frame the River Tweed, we take a left from the scenic Edinburgh Road and over a private bridge to discover the Cringletie, a secluded baronial mansion. Snowflakes blanket the driveway as […]