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 …
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, …
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, …
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 …
Blair Castle is surely beautiful in all seasons but there’s something special about it in autumn. I visited Blair Castle in October after searching for the best autumn castle in Scotland. Well, Google, you were right, because Blair Castle is absolutely amazing in the fall, an autumn wonderland. It fulfilled all my autumn Scottish dreams, …
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 …
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? Short answer: Yes. About Eilean Donan Castle Eilean Donan is one …
