Greyfriars Kirkyard is one of those really unique places to visit in Edinburgh and one that I recommend so often. It has history and a real atmosphere to the place, but most of all I like it because it’s a quiet spot in a busy city. You may have heard of Greyfriars in relation to … Read more
Romantic and simply stunning. There aren’t many people who make the trip to see Skye and regret it! If you’re considering making the trip yourself and wondering about what to do and the Isle of Skye attractions on offer then this post is for you. On the west coast of Scotland and easily accessible by … Read more
The history just seeps from the walls as you walk around the luxurious interiors of this Royal Palace in Edinburgh. You hear stories that take you all the way back to the 11th century, shock you when Mary, Queen of Scots was alive and intrigue you with the current royal family. I’m quite the fan … Read more
If you’re coming to the UK on vacation or live here and are planning to tour around the country you might be curious as to what the best options are for your budget and how to find the cheapest accommodation. There are so many different and affordable accommodation options in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern … Read more
Edinburgh has lots of Royal Mile attractions – it’s not just a busy street where it seems that every tourist has congregated! And while it is busy, don’t discount it when looking for things to do in Edinburgh – there’s a lot going on here. Every time I visit Edinburgh I find myself in the … Read more
Scotland’s Borders Abbeys are some of the most picturesque ruins I’ve been to and if you’re looking for something to do and see while travelling in Southern Scotland then I highly recommend a trip! They provided perfect days out for us since we were travelling for the first time with our new dog, Annie, and … Read more
I love Edinburgh at any time of the year but more and more lately we’re visiting in winter and it’s really a pretty great time to visit then actually. The thing that trips people up when coming to Scotland in the winter time is what to pack. Do you need to be ready for ski … Read more
The capital city of Scotland is popular at any time of the year – so why should you think about visiting Edinburgh in winter? Edinburgh is one of my favourite cities in the world and one that I’ve been privileged to visit many times. I grew up in Scotland, and we’d visit almost every … Read more
A trip to Scotland is always a good idea but is it a good place for a family vacation? If you’re wondering about the kinds of things to do in Scotland for kids then read on – spoiler alert, I love it as a family destination! I grew up in Scotland so I know first … Read more
Visiting the Highland Games in Scotland is a bucket list item for many heading to the country on vacation. They are a culture filled day out where you can see traditional Scottish sports in action as well as bag pipe playing, highland dancing and food eating! We visited our first Highland Games only a few … Read more