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 …
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 …
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, …
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 …
A trip to the Scottish Highlands isn’t complete without a visit to the Isle of Skye. If you’re visiting Inverness, you may be tempted to take the 1 day tour to the Isle of Skye (like dozens of tourists do every day). Well, I’m here to suggest spending TWO days to visit the Isle of …
Oh to be a duchess in a castle like this … Dunrobin Castle is a gorgeous castle in the Scottish Highlands, about an hour’s drive from Inverness. It’s a perfect day trip from Inverness for those interested in exploring historic castles. And boy, does this castle have history. I joined a day tour with Rabbie’s …
Inverness, Scotland is a gorgeous, walkable city that feels small despite being the capital of the Scottish Highlands and one of the fastest growing cities in the UK. During my six-night stay in Inverness, I loved walking along the cobblestone streets, getting lost in the Victorian market, and learning about the history around every corner …
