With so many people choosing to travel north when in Scotland to the, admittedly wonderful, Highlands, can I tempt you in to staying in the south? Think rolling hills, pretty towns, amazing history and a coastline that’s just as pretty as the west. Oh, and no midges either! I guess, since you’re reading this that … Read more
Scotland and whisky just go together so well but if you’re short on time you might not have the capacity to explore the Highlands and Islands that are famed for having LOTS of distilleries. So if you’re based in the capital, and want to visit some whisky distilleries near Edinburgh what are your choices? This … Read more
Melrose in the Scottish Borders is a lovely town that is well worth exploring or spending a few days in. It’s an excellent base for the Borders or an easy day trip from Edinburgh too if you want to escape the city and see something a bit different and away from the main tourist trail. … Read more
Jedburgh is a wonderful Scottish Border town. It’s passed through by many on their way up to Edinburgh or down to England, but it’s well worth a stop. It’s a place steeped in so much history, and so much of it is still on show to this day. I used to travel through Jedburgh so … 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