Articles and stories by Heidi Scrimgeour

Heidi Scrimgeour

I'm a freelance journalist based near the Giant's Causeway in Northern Ireland.I write for a range of national newspapers and for magazines, specialising on a variety of lifestyle issues from travel to parenting. I reckon the best beaches in the world are hidden along Ireland's North coast(but then I live there, so I might be a bit biased!).

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Twenty places to blow away the cobwebs in 2013

By Heidi Scrimgeour, Dec 18, 2012

Surviving on a diet of Christmas pudding and sherry is all very well, but at some point you're going to time to get off the sofa. Get your year off to a flying start with a holiday you'll...
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How to camp and have fun too

By Heidi Scrimgeour, Aug 01, 2012

A lighter wallet is no obstacle to a brighter summer this year (although we can't say the same for the weather!). Check out our top tips for camping and make sure your holiday goes without a...
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Travel quiz! Guess the Olympic venue

By Heidi Scrimgeour, Jul 06, 2012

London 2012 More than nine million tickets have sold for the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. With nearly 15,000 competitors from 205 nations arriving in the UK to take part, the...
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Terrifying! Is this the scariest rollercoaster in the world?

By Heidi Scrimgeour, May 04, 2012

Death-defying, blood-curdling, terrifying... but somehow fun. Our top ten rollercoaster rides are truly scream-worthy. Let us know if you think we've missed any out and we'll add...
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St Patrick's Day parades around the world

By Heidi Scrimgeour, Mar 12, 2012

You don't have to be Irish to celebrate St Patrick's Day - but if you are it helps! Check out what's kicking off all over the world this week in honour of all things Irish - and don't forget to...
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Travel quiz: Guess the air stewardess

By Heidi Scrimgeour, Jan 27, 2012

Which airline cabin crew sports a bright red necktie? Which stewardesses wear banana coloured dresses? Take our fun quiz and check out these hosts and hostesses with the mostest. Guess the...
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Ten of the best: Christmas shopping city breaks

By Heidi Scrimgeour, Nov 24, 2011

It's the most wonderful time of the year... for taking a short break and shopping til you drop! We've picked ten of the best mini-breaks and fabulous city hotels for Christmas to help you spend in...
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