While visiting Glasgow, 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. Why visit Stirling Castle from Glasgow? It’s one of the easiest, quickest journeys by train, so you can make the …
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. …
12/29/24 Update: The Edinburgh Torchlight Procession was cancelled in 2024 due to high winds. View more information on the official website. Hoping for better weather in 2025! 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? …
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 …
Edinburgh, Scotland is a stunningly beautiful city steeped in interesting history, and it just so happens to be a great place to visit for those on a budget. Why is Edinburgh a great place for budget travelers? Well, Edinburgh offers so many things to do for FREE. Let’s explore a few of these things to …
With only three days in Edinburgh, you’ll need to know which places in Edinburgh are worth it and which ones aren’t. In this 3 day Edinburgh itinerary, I’ll help you explore the must-see highlights as well as the hidden gems of both Old Town and New Town in Edinburgh. I first visited Edinburgh in 2022, …
A trip to the Scottish Highlands isn’t complete without a visit to the Isle of Skye. It’s absolutely breathtaking. In this guide, I’ll share why I suggest spending TWO days to visit the Isle of Skye from Inverness (spoiler: one is not enough). I’ve also got a complete breakdown of the best group tour where …
A common mistake people make (myself included) when planning their first trip to Scotland is booking a day trip to the Scottish Highlands from Edinburgh. I am guilty of this. I naively thought one day to see Glencoe and Loch Ness will cover all the highlights of the Highlands. In this post I’m going to …
