Kirsty Bartholomew 
The country is beginning to wake from its winter slumber, wildlife is beginning to burst into life and the days start to lengthen. And in Scotland they really to do get longer! While it’s not the hive of activity that summer can bring, visiting Scotland in Spring can be an ideal time to come. I’ve … Read more
If you can only spend a day in Edinburgh then this itinerary is for you. We’ll tick off some of the most important sites that are on the lists of most tourists and make the most of the 1 day in the city that you have to spare. Edinburgh is a fantastic city that I’ve … Read more
If you find yourself in the North of Scotland it’s very tempting to make the trip from Inverness to John o’Groats. It’s not super far and it ticks off a place that many have on their bucket list – yes, the northern tip of Scotland! Actually, if you’re looking for the most northern point of … Read more
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