Well, is there an underground city in Edinburgh? Not quite. There are parts of Edinburgh that are underground, but there isn’t an entire underground city below Edinburgh (as cool as that would be). You are able to tour these underground places, but where exactly are they and why are they underground? I have visited all …
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 …
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. These are the 13 best indoor activities in Edinburgh. 1. See a Movie at the Scotsman Picturehouse Catching a movie at …
All the best things to do in Glasgow are free. Can you believe that? It’s not often a city doesn’t charge visitors for its most popular attractions. You may think that because it’s free it’s not worth doing, but that is not the case with Glasgow’s free activities. Here are the 10 best free things …
While visiting Glasgow or Edinburgh, be sure to add a day trip to Stirling Castle. It’s one of the most historically important castles in Scotland and was the most used royal residence before Scotland united with England. Visiting Stirling Castle was one of my favorite day trips in Scotland, so I’m hoping to help you …
A visit to Glasgow Scotland isn’t complete without a stop at Pollok Country Park. Highland cows, gorgeous gardens, and an art collection you have to see to believe. All this in a park? Yes! Dedicate one whole day to visiting Pollok Country Park, like we did, as there is so much to do and see. …
You can see Eilean Donan Castle from the parking lot. Many don’t even bother paying an entrance fee and will just take their photos of the castle from outside. But is it worth the time, money, and energy to go inside Eilean Donan Castle? About Eilean Donan Castle Eilean Donan is one of the most …
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 it was one of the best memories of my life. However, I …
Most people when visiting Edinburgh stick to Old Town, but Edinburgh New Town is just as much worth visiting. I would even argue that your trip to Edinburgh would be incomplete without visiting New Town. Despite being called New Town, Edinburgh New Town has a lot of history and many important buildings, enough to be …
Are you looking for the best afternoon tea in Edinburgh? Having afternoon tea in Edinburgh is an incredible experience all tea drinkers should add to their itinerary. Most likely, you’ll only have time for one, so it’s best to figure out which one that should be! I love afternoon tea, so I have booked and …
