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Hi I’m Alvin Tucker. I live in Scotland and until recently operated a tourism business. Due to recent lockdown restrictions, my business went under unfortunately. However, this blog is for me the phoenix rising from the ashes as I publish lifestyle factors and issues in a new business way forward for me.

Take a look at what I've discovered and am now presenting to you here in this wonderful blog of mine.

Things You Can Do In The Wilds Of Scotland

My business was all about tourism in the wilds of Scotland, so I want to share with you just some of the amazing aspects of this stunning world location.

You will discover the very best places you can visit together with Scotland's ultimate places to walk.

If you've never been to Scotland, then you really must do what you can to visit. You will be coming for the sunshine and hot weather, but if you're looking for breath-taking landscape and scenery then Scotland has the very best to offer.

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Spiritual Animals

Deepening Your Connection with Spiritual Animals

What Are Spiritual Animal Connections? Spiritual animals, also known as totems or spirit animals, have been significant symbols in various cultures for centuries. These animals are believed to possess spiritual energy that can guide, protect, and empower individuals on their life journeys. The concept of spiritual animals connections involves a deep, intuitive bond between a person and a specific animal, where the animal's traits mirror aspects of the individual's personality or life path. This connection isn't merely symbolic; it's a dynamic relationship that can provide insight, wisdom, and support as one navigates life's challenges. The Importance of Building a ...
5 Reasons It's Time to Hire a Professional for Roof Leakage

5 Reasons It’s Time to Hire a Professional for Roof Leakage

The roof is an integral part of a home and it is essential to have a roof to protect your property, possessions and your health from environmental factors. Roof installations and renovations are also among the costliest upgrades that you may do on your house and hence it is paramount to ensure proper installation of the roof. The high cost also detracts homeowners from making timely repairs and maintenance work even though it saves quite a bit of money in the long run. Whenever you want to add value to your property and lifestyle, the roof is one of the ...
11 Things You Should Know Before Moving to the Caribbean

11 Things You Should Know Before Moving to the Caribbean

Living in the Caribbean is not the same as being on vacation obviously as this life is not for everyone so, I suggest you visit the caribbean before moving to the Caribbean, and you will understand why after you read the information below. Every time I say that I live in the Caribbean, I always receive the same response of surprise, admiration and envy. How lucky you are! And the truth is yes. Every time I go for a walk along the kilometer-long beach that I have only two hundred meters from the door of my house/office I tell myself ...
11 Science-Backed Things Women Find Irresistible

11 Science-Backed Things Women Find Irresistible

Let's be real, men: We all want to know the desires of women. A group of scientists have asked the same question. In this post I have laid out 11 things that are science-backed that women find irresistible. Although good looks are important, they may not be as crucial as you think. Studies show that women prefer to be with attractive men for adventure, and not long-term relationships. Women need to have a sense of humor. It makes men appear smarter, according to scientists. Women prefer men who are generous and do good deeds to be in long-term relationships. Studies ...
The 7 Dirtiest Things In A Hotel Room

The 7 Dirtiest Things In A Hotel Room

Always bring antibacterial wipes with you when you travel. Have you ever wondered if there is something beneath the clean surface of your hotel room? Here are the 7 most disgusting things that you will find in a hotel room. 1. Remote controls They may contain bacteria like MRSA, E-Coli and staph. It is possible that they are so filthy it is best to not touch them. 2. Telephones, light switches and taps You wouldn't want them to come in contact with your body. Although their cleaning might have appeared a little sloppy, it doesn't mean they don't clean them ...
How To Slow Down The Pace Of Life

How To Slow Down The Pace Of Life

You can start living life at a pace that allows for you to be fully present in what you do. What are the commonalities between urban gardens, home canning, vinyl record resurgence, and old trades? All of them are ways to tackle the same problem: the fast pace of modern living. Boiling fresh blackberries for jam can give you the satisfaction of making something you wouldn't normally find in a shop. You can knit a scarf on a train ride, which allows you to enjoy a time that wouldn't otherwise be yours. You don't have to stop knitting or cooking; ...
8 Secrets To Reading Body Language

8 Secrets To Reading Body Language

You will learn to recognize gestures and body language, and be able to discern what your interlocutor really thinks. If you pay attention, body language can reveal a lot about how others think. Who hasn't wanted to be able to read other people's minds? It is possible to already understand more body language signals than what you might think. According to a University of California study, only 7% of communication can be attributed to the words we use. The tone of voice is responsible for 38% and body language for 55%. This 55% is what can make you stand out ...
An Overview Of Loch Ness

An Overview Of Loch Ness

Loch Ness, home of Scotlands most mysterious and elusive creature, is an impressive loch by anyone’s standards. Stretching approximately 22 miles in length and up to 1mile in width, its deep waters are where mysteries were born. Waves appear unexpectedly and dark shadows haunt the surface. The story surrounding the Loch Ness Monster, also known affectionately as Nessie, dates back some 1500 years to the times of two fearsome Celtic tribes, the Picts and the Scots. St Columba, an Irishman of royal descent who has been given credited with bringing Christianity to Scotland, came over to Scotland after being banished ...
An Overview Of The Isles of Harris & Lewis

An Overview Of The Isles of Harris & Lewis

The Outer Hebrides are a truly unique place, like nowhere else in Scotland. It is here on the very edge of Europe that our Gaelic language, culture and heritage are at their strongest and most vibrant. A world apart, but only a short ferry journey away. With a wide variety of landscapes the two islands are separated not by water but by a range of mountains, but in a land where travel by boat was the easiest way around before the car was freely available this is not as strange as it first sounds. From the bleak, wind blasted stone ...
An Overview Of The Isle of Skye

An Overview Of The Isle of Skye

People speak of an unearthly force that draws them back to Skye again and again, be it in person or in memory – and once you have been on this Isle you will understand. It is not just the ever-changing landscape that takes your breath away but also the mysticism of the island – it is said that there is not a rock or mountain that does not have a legend attached to it – and if you can find out these stories your time on Skye will be far more vivid and colourful. Saying that – it does have ...
An Overview Of Orkney

An Overview Of Orkney

The Orkney Islands are situated 6 miles off the North coast of Scotland and are like nowhere else in Scotland. This is where the Atlantic Ocean and the North Sea meet, causing one of the roughest stretches of water in Europe, the Pentland Firth. Staring north from the mainland the Islands dominate the horizon whilst the sky seems to go on forever. There are about 70 Islands in the group and only 17 of them are inhabited. Orkney’s culture is unique within Scotland. Civilisation has gone back over 5000 years with stone age villages, tombs , and standing stones giving ...
An Overview Of Glencoe

An Overview Of Glencoe

Glencoe is one of the most dramatic glens in Scotland with one of the most disturbing and painful stories of the Jacobean Period. As you enter from either side of the glen, the steep sides start to tower above your head ending with rugged peaks glistening in the sunshine. It is a popular spot for walking and hiking with tracks going to the tops of the mountains whilst others find hidden glens with waterfalls having crystal clear waters. After a few minutes walk, you can be in peace and serenity absorbing the rugged beauty and history. Several films have been ...
An Overview Of Durness & Sutherland

An Overview Of Durness & Sutherland

Durness is the most North Westerly town on mainland Britain and is the home of Clan MacKay. Perhaps a little unexpected but you can find the John Lennon Memorial Garden within Durness for he spent many a childhood holiday enjoying the splendour of the area. There is also a thriving artistic community a mile or so along the road at Balnakeil Craft Village. Within the local area can be found evidence of cave dwellings at Smoo Caves (meaning Hiding Place) dating back over 6000 years ago. There are now boat trips around the interior caves where you can learn how ...
An Overview Of Oban

An Overview Of Oban

Oban is known as the Gateway to the Isles as it is the major port for ferries to many of Scotland’s Islands including Mull, Islay, Colonsay, Coll, Tiree, Bara, Lismore and South Uist. With all the ferries and fishing boats still active in the area, Oban is bustling town with a population of 8500 making it by far the largest town in the area and Scotland's most popular west-coast holiday town. The name Oban comes from the Gaelic for small bay. Oban has been a popular tourist destination since the Victorian era, with a steamship bringing visitors from Glasgow as ...
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