Hi!

I’m Helen

I’m a disability travel blogger and vlogger, exploring all of the brilliant wheelchair accessible things Scotland has to offer. That includes off-the-beaten-track adventures, cosy cottages in the middle of nowhere, fun days out, island escapades, and even the odd city break!

Helen is a white woman with pink dip-dyed ginger hair in a ponytail with a fringe. She is smiling at the camera.

I live in a wee village in the Highlands of Scotland with my wife, Kirsty, and our two dogs, Millie and Kimber. You can often find us all packed into the car and heading off for our next adventure! Travelling as a wheelchair user with two dogs in tow isn’t always easy, but we make it work and share our tips and tricks, here and on YouTube.

I have Neuromyelitis Optica, a rare neurological disease that affects the brain stem, spinal cord, and optic nerves. In 2014 I was paralysed from the chest down and learned to walk again. I am now an ambulatory wheelchair user meaning I walk a small amount, but mostly use my manual wheelchair .

When I’m not away on an adventure you’ll find me in my study. Tha mi ag ionnsachadh Gàidhlig – I am learning Scottish Gaelic with Sabhal Mòr Ostaig in the Isle of Skye (distance learning, sadly!).

You can keep up to date with me here, or on my social media channels. I’d love to hear from you!

Meet the team

Kirsty is wearing an epic jumper that depicts a reindeer with antlers that bear leaves and fruit. Kirsty has short dark hair and is looking to the left.
Millie the chocolate labrador is looking at the camera and smiling!

Kirsty

My wonderful wife. Connoisseur of epic jumpers and brilliant bobble hats. Writer by trade.

Millie

Boss of us all. 11 years old and grumpy but gorgeous. Adores food more than anything.

Kimber the chocolate labrador is looking at the camera with her head tilted slightly to one side

Kimber

The baby. Absolute grot-bag but gets away with it because, well, look at her. Carrot enthusiast.