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 …
Day Trip to Stirling Castle from Glasgow Scotland
While visiting Glasgow, be sure to add a day trip to Stirling Castle. Why visit Stirling Castle from Glasgow? It’s one of the easiest, quickest journeys by train, so you can make the most of your time in Scotland. Why Visit Stirling Castle Step foot in an historic place. Stirling Castle (as it is now) …
Guide to Visiting Pollok Country Park in Glasgow Scotland
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! Let’s go over all the details of visiting Pollok Country Park so you can make the most of this incredible place …
Is It Worth Going Inside Eilean Donan Castle in Scotland?
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 …
Complete Guide to Joining the Edinburgh Torchlight Procession during Hogmanay
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 …
20 Best Places to Visit in New Town Edinburgh
Most people when visiting Edinburgh stick to Old Town, but Edinburgh New Town is just as much worth visiting. If you’re not familiar with New Town, you may not know where to start or what to do to make the most of your visit. Here are the 20 best places to visit in New Town …
10 Best Places for Afternoon Tea in Edinburgh (I Tried 4!)
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 booked and tried …
Is There an Underground City in Edinburgh? (Guide + Map)
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? Let’s get into the …
Best Afternoon Tea in Bath: The Pump Room
One of the first things you should do after deciding to visit Bath is to book your table for Bath afternoon tea at The Pump Room. It’s a truly exquisite experience and, in my opinion, the best afternoon tea in Bath and, perhaps, even in London. The Pump Room is in the heart of Bath, …
Day Trip from Inverness to Dunrobin Castle (and Dornoch)
Oh to be a duchess in a castle like this … Dunrobin Castle is a gorgeous chateau 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. We joined a day tour with Rabbie’s …