I remember getting into a taxi with a Glaswegian driver and telling him we had been to Scotland — to Edinburgh but not Glasgow. “Everyone goes to Edinburgh,” he had replied, “no one ever goes to Glasgow.” A year later, I finally visited Glasgow myself, and I’m here to tell you not to make the …
Dunnottar Castle can be seen — free of charge — from several beautiful viewpoints near the car park. Its dramatic clifftop location makes for stunning photos. But is it worth paying to see inside Dunnottar Castle? Yes, it absolutely is worth it. From far away, Dunnottar Castle might seem like just a pile of ruins, …
Edinburgh is stunning — but what if you want to see more than Edinburgh while in Scotland? The answer is to take a day trip from Edinburgh! There are so many places near Edinburgh that you can travel to in a day. Since you may have only one extra day to spend, you need to …
Alnwick Castle in northern England makes for a great day trip from Edinburgh Scotland. I know because I did it TWICE. Yes, I traveled to Alnwick and back to Edinburgh in a day in both autumn and spring to see it in different seasons (because it’s just that incredible). Alnwick not only has a medieval …
For Outlander fans, your trip to Scotland won’t be complete without visiting a couple iconic Outlander filming locations. Outlander was filmed all over Scotland — from Edinburgh’s Royal Mile to standing stones in the Highlands. So which sites are worth your time? I’ve been lucky enough to visit many Outlander locations in Scotland, and I’ve …
No trip to Scotland is complete without seeing a Highland cow. These coos are too cute and well worth the effort to find. Edinburgh is not the Scottish Highlands, but don’t worry, there are coos here too! To see hairy coos while visiting Edinburgh, you have two options: I’ve done both and can tell you …
The Kelpies are iconic metal sculptures in Scotland that many pass by on the way to other places. But is it worth stopping in Falkirk to see the Kelpies up close? I’ve been so curious about seeing these gigantic horse-head sculptures, so I finally headed to Falkirk to see them for myself. While it’s a …
Whether you are an Outlander fan or just a fan of elaborate gardens, you need to add Drummond Castle Gardens to your Scotland itinerary. This garden is absolutely gorgeous, and it’s so easy to reach Drummond Castle Gardens on a day trip from Edinburgh (I did it successfully). Plus, if you visit in October, you’ll …
Craigmillar Castle is about three miles away from Edinburgh Castle, yet it doesn’t get nearly as many visitors as its famous neighbor. Is it worth venturing to the outskirts of Edinburgh to visit Craigmillar Castle? This ruined medieval castle holds a lot of history and many surprises. And while I loved exploring Craigmillar Castle on …
Blair Castle is surely beautiful in all seasons but there’s something special about it in autumn. I visited Blair Castle in October after searching for the best autumn castle in Scotland. Well, Google, you were right, because Blair Castle is absolutely amazing in the fall, an autumn wonderland. It fulfilled all my autumn Scottish dreams, …
