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 three options: I’ve been to all three spots 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: I did this trip from Edinburgh and had an incredible day on an island that has seen so much …
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 now live in this gorgeous city. I’ve since made it my mission to capture Edinburgh Castle in all …
Three days in Edinburgh is the absolute sweet spot, the perfect amount of time to properly explore its medieval and Georgian buildings, castles, and cobblestone roads. That was how long I first visited Edinburgh, and it was enough to make me move clear across the world to live in Scotland forever. Since moving to Edinburgh …
Edinburgh is a city of layers that has been building atop itself for centuries. Some parts of it are indeed underground, such as the South Bridge Vaults and Mary King’s Close. You are able to tour these underground places, but where exactly are they and why are they underground? I have taken three underground tours …
In Edinburgh, it rains more than half of the year, on average. You can expect rain any month, so it’s best to be prepared by adding some indoor activities in Edinburgh to your itinerary. I know, because I live here now, and if I let a little rainy weather stop me from going out and …
The Edinburgh Torchlight Procession is a bucket-list experience for many when visiting Scotland during Hogmanay, the Scottish end-of-the-year celebrations. But what is it like? What should you expect? How can you be prepared? I participated in the Edinburgh Torchlight Procession in 2023 (and then again in 2025), and it was one of the best memories …
