Planning a send off to remember? Look at hen weekends in Scotlan

If you are looking to give the bride to be the ultimate send off before her big day, you will have the time of your lives if you plan a weekend away in bonny Scotland!

It doesn’t matter if you’re a group of highly charged adrenalin junkies or are a bunch of party girls out for an unforgettable night out on the town; when you choose hen weekends in Scotland you will be spoilt for choice.

From white water rafting in the Highlands to cocktail making in the bars of Glasgow or Edinburgh, you are guaranteed to have a weekend to remember.

Let your gazebo be good for your health

gazebosWhat a wonderful invention the gazebo is. They allow you to enjoy the outdoor life in summer whether there is bright sunshine, or even light summer drizzle. With the risk of sunburn and associated skin conditions, having an area of shade in the garden not only makes the enjoyment of the summer a little more comfortable but its also good for your health. With young children, getting them out of the sun at the hottest points of the day is important but with a good gazebo and topping up the application of sun cream every so often it means they can stay outside and enjoy the warmth, particularly with the long school holidays approaching.

Activity stag weekends in Scotland

stag weekends scotlandIf you’re planning a stag weekend and want something different from the drunken strip club affair that’s available to you in Budapest or Prague, then consider an activity weekend in Scotland.

From golfing weekends to action-packed gorge walking and canyoning, the country has everything to offer when it comes to planning a boys weekend that’s a little bit different.

Don’t forget that the Scots are know for their whiskey and bottles ales, so your activity weekend doesn’t have to be a dry one.

With a great range of drinking establishments from countryside pubs to city centre bars, you’ll be able to find somewhere to make yourself feel at home.

Outdoor flirting tips

flirting-tipsIf you’ve had enough of trying to meet the man or woman of your dreams in a bar or nightclub – with loud music stopping any decent attempt at conversation you should consider outdoor flirting.

The outdoors gives you more opportunities to meet a wider circle of people and the fresh air puts everyone in a good mood. Add to this the lack of pressure to pull, and you’ve got a great flirting starting point.

If you own a dog, your pet can do the flirting for you. Find out which parks near you have areas popular with dog walkers and take your dog out as often as you can, varying the times of your visits to catch as many other dog walkers as possible.

Rambling is a great way to meet people too, as there are groups of different ages across the UK that organise walks every weekend. If you don’t fancy walking, there are cycling, running and other outdoor sports clubs that would give you the opportunity to meet like-minded people.

Your shared passion, whether it be for Alsations or mountain biking, are the perfect flirting subjects. Compliment him on his breaking technique or comment on the glossy coat of his pet, and the rest will come naturally.

Wasps – scourge of the summer

Now that summer is finally here, most of us can soon expect a visit from that most unwelcome of garden intruders – wasps.

The humble is undoubtedly the cause of disruption to many a summer barbecue and outdoor events in general. They are seen as aggressive and even vindictive, and many people’s fear of them is completely out of proportion to the harm their sting can actually cause.

Wasps are attracted by sugary, starchy foods, which are present in abundance at most outdoor summer occasions. One way to get rid of them is to set up a separate “wasp table” away from the main event, stocked with plenty of wasp-friendly treats to keep them away from the revellers.