It’s a site that’s dominated the dreams of people waiting to visit the Scottish capital city – Edinburgh castle also dominates in real life too! Commanding the city that has grown round it, Edinburgh Castle draws tourists to it like moths to a flame. It’s rightly on many people’s bucket list when visiting the city! … Read more
Hiring a campervan in Scotland is a great way to see the country in a completely different way. There’s nothing better than waking up in some of Scotland’s most amazing scenery – hills towering above you or looking out towards where dolphins play. I love travelling Scotland and have done so in many ways (hotels, … Read more
Spring is a wonderful time of year to visit Scotland and April sees the country come alive and welcome in even more visitors. Easter seems to see the change of the country from being sleepy and closed off to being open and ready! Scotland in April still sees quite a mix of weather. It is … Read more
After a long flight, getting easily to your hotel in the city centre is a must, whether that’s in the New or Old Town – you’ve got to start your Scottish trip off on the right foot! You’ll be pleased to know that there are a number of different ways to get yourself into the … Read more
Edinburgh is a great destination for visitors to Scotland, but for many the draw of the Highlands and Islands is strong! If wide open spaces, castles and brooding hills are tempting you then you might be after an Isle of Skye tour from Edinburgh. I love the islands of Scotland and even though I’d grown … Read more
Edinburgh draws you in with it’s beautiful streets that make you want to just wander all day. It’s no wonder that it’s such a popular city break destination! It’s always full of so many vibrant people enjoying the festivals, street performers or just exploring many musuems. If you’re thinking it’s time for you to join … Read more
Spring begins to rear its head in March and Scotland enjoys the lengthening days, (slightly) warming temperatures and pretty flowers coming out in the grounds of many of the stately homes and parks. Scotland in March still quite a mix of temperatures. We want it to be warmer and we’re willing it on but it’s … Read more
Compared to other cities in the UK, and mostly I mean south of the border in England, Edinburgh is actually quite small. So that means it’s really easy to get around and see all that there is to see. If you love leisurely exploring, wandering round old streets and finding hidden gems everywhere, you’ll love … Read more
Walking the cobbled streets of Edinburgh and catching that first glimpse of Edinburgh Castle is a dream. Some people imagine that sight with a warm hat and coat on and others with the sun beaming down and warming them. Of course, this being Scotland, those scenarios could happen in any season! I’ve visited Edinburgh as … Read more
Can you imagine having a romantic meal in London, perhaps then seeing a show and then whisking away your partner to another part of the UK on a gorgeous overnight train? Swoon! I love train travel in the UK and find the slow, meandering pace romantic in its own right. But overnight trains are something … Read more
