Inverness is a great base for exploring the greater Scottish Highlands area. I did just that, spending almost a week in Inverness and taking day trips out to various castles, distilleries, and hikes. Consider doing the same, and returning to Inverness each night, ready for dinner and a night on the town. There are so …
A common mistake people make when planning their first trip to Isle of Skye is booking a day trip from Inverness. Sure, maybe you are limited on time, maybe you just want to see the famous isle and then continue on your way. But if you’re wanting to do it right the first time, you’ll …
Isle of Skye is absolutely breathtaking. With so many things to do, what should you not miss on the Isle of Skye? I’ve gotten to travel to Isle of Skye twice — once on a 2-day Isle of Skye tour and once on a 4-day self-driven vacation. I’ve visited all the must-see spots in Isle …
Picking the right place to stay in Edinburgh on your first visit matters. I visited Edinburgh three times before moving here, and I’ve stayed in different places every single time. Some were amazing experiences, some were decent. And after living here I know even more about the best and “worst” areas of Edinburgh. The good …
Scotland has thousands of castles and castle ruins, scattered across the country. But what are the best castles in Scotland to visit? I personally love visiting castles — it feels like stepping into a fairytale or getting lost in a time long past. Touring a castle is a must while visiting Scotland. And now that …
Hopetoun House is so much more than an Outlander filming location (as cool as that is). I wasn’t drawn to Hopetoun House because of its Outlander connection but because of its snowdrops (and, well, it looked like a really pretty house!). I wandered around Hopetoun House one day from opening until closing time, and after …
Glamis Castle intrigued me with its stories of ghosts and vampires (seriously) — and it did not disappoint. If you’re interested in visiting a castle with a mysterious and supernatural history, look no further. Glamis Castle was one of the more interesting castles I’ve been lucky enough to visit in Scotland. While there are not …
Is Inverness on your Scotland itinerary? It should be! Even just one or two days in Inverness will be time well spent in this gorgeous, walkable city. I couldn’t get enough of Inverness, so much so that I stayed for six days! I loved walking along the cobblestone streets, getting lost in the Victorian market, …
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, …
