Kirsty Bartholomew 
One of Scotland’s newest attractions and most certainly becoming a famous Scottish landmark, the Kelpies are a must see. If you’re looking for a guide to visiting the Kelpies when in Scotland then this post is for you. I used to live in Falkirk but left a couple of years before the Kelpies arrived. It’s … Read more
When you speak about Scotland you imagine a land that is full of history but that also has unmistakable beauty. These Scotland landmarks I’m sharing with you today encompasses all of that and more. I hope you’re ready for a quick overview that will have you booking your tickets, or getting excited if you’re already … Read more
There are lots of things to do at Loch Ness, Scotland’s most famous of lochs, from exploring on foot to scouring the loch by boat searching for a monster. Loch Ness is situated in the Highlands of Scotland. It’s a long and thin loch and at one end you have the city of Inverness and … Read more
Becoming a house sitter was one of the best things I did when wanting to travel more long term. It allowed me, and my family, to explore in a way that we could never have done if we’d had to pay for hotels or rentals around the world. I’m always asked about house sitting, especially … Read more
For many people coming to Scotland, especially if they’re coming from overseas, getting to London is a good starting point. The next question then is: how to get to Scotland from London? I’ve done almost all of these options in my travels back and forth to the country that I grew up in. Some of … Read more
Scotland just knows how to wow with atmospheric sites, history that goes way back and incredible vistas. This next site in the Highlands will wow you as well! It has become so much more popular due to its connection with the Outlander books and TV series and as such it’s on many people’s Scotland bucket … Read more
If a visit to Scotland is part of your travel plans soon you’re possibly wondering about when to go. I don’t think there’s an absolute best time of year to visit Scotland in a general sense. Each season has its benefits and what you’re looking for in a trip will dictate the best time to … Read more
If you’re planning a visit to Scotland you might have heard about some small irritating bugs that can make or break a trip here – yes, highland midges (also known as Scottish midges). Perhaps you’re wondering about the best time to visit Scotland to avoid midges and escape the biting? Read on to find out … Read more
If your vacation won’t be complete without visiting the Harry Potter train in Scotland then this post is going to be for you. We’ll be looking at where the train is, how to get to the departure point, tickets and some alternatives as well. I’ve always been a big fan of Harry Potter so a … Read more
If you’re wondering how to get from Inverness to Loch Ness, that most iconic of Scottish Lochs, then this post should hopefully help you plan your trip. I always love visiting Loch Ness, it’s got a real mystical quality to it and always feels like quite a brooding place, possibly because of the hills on … Read more