Picking the right place to stay in Edinburgh on your first visit matters. Where you stay can sometimes make or break your experience. 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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Where to see hairy coos in Edinburgh? Look no further than the Pentland Hills, which is just a short 5-mile bus ride from Edinburgh city centre. In addition to hairy coos, the Pentland Hills have incredible views of Edinburgh. On a clear day, you can see the castle, Arthur’s Seat, and even the ocean. And …
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 …
One of the most interesting day trips you can take from Edinburgh is to a medieval abbey on an island. Just a quick 45-minute ferry ride will land you at Inchcolm Island, where you can explore not only a 12th century abbey but a World War I tunnel as well as the island’s wildlife (like …
The first time I visited Edinburgh’s Old Town, I didn’t go down a single close. I wasn’t looking out for it, I didn’t know what secrets they beheld. But now, after visiting dozens of closes, I want to share with you the most interesting ones. I hope you have a richer experience when strolling down …
The centerpiece of Edinburgh is, of course, Edinburgh Castle, sitting atop a hill and looking beautiful in all seasons. So where can you find the BEST views of Edinburgh Castle? I have visited Edinburgh several times and made it my mission to capture Edinburgh Castle in all possible angles and viewpoints. You can surprisingly see …
