News Claxon! My first book, ‘Along the Borders: In search of what divides and unites the British Isles’, published April 30th 2026 by Penguin Random House, is now available for pre-order! 4 years ago, I found myself travelling along the banks of the River...
Discover top tips on how to pack for an adventure in the UK’s mountains and along its spectacular coastline. Planning a trip around the United Kingdom often means preparing for multiple climates, weather patterns and of course, experiences. One day, you might be...
From London and Cardiff to Belfast and Edinburgh, there are 76 cities in the United Kingdom. Here’s everything you need to know. The United Kingdom has a very specific definition of a city. City status in the UK is officially granted by the reigning monarch...
With Bangor granted city status in 2022 as part of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations, there are now a total of six cities in Northern Ireland. Here’s everything you need to know. As part of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations back in...
With Milton Keynes, Colchester and Doncaster all being granted city status during the Queen’s 2022 Jubilee celebrations, there are now 55 cities in England. Here’s everything you need to know. How many cities are in England? Make a quick Google search and...
Along the Borders chronicles my multi-year journey along Britain's borders, boundaries and frontiers. Published by Penguin Random House, and available now!
