When visiting Edinburgh in Scotland you’ll likely find yourself on the Royal Mile at some point. It’s home to many of the big attractions and a great place to feel the vibe of the old town. Yes it can be touristy and yes it can be busy, but there’s so much to do there you […]
Tag Archives: Scotland
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Mar
Mar
I recently wrote about some of the best castles near London and got some great feedback on that post. So when we recently visited Scotland I figured it would be a great time to do a similar post but with castles near Edinburgh to visit! Some of these we’ve visited many times over the years […]
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Mar
Mar
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 […]
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 […]
Edinburgh is one of my favourite cities in the world and one that I’ve been privileged to visit many times. I’ve also been in every season but winter in Edinburgh is without a doubt one of my favourites. The capital city of Scotland is popular at any time of the year – so why should […]
There’s a new and popular driving route in Scotland called the NC500, North Coast 500, which some even say is like Scotland’s Route 66. I’m not so sure on that one since we’ve driven both now, but if it works to boost tourism in the area then I guess it’s worth it! What Scotland’s north […]
I grew up in Scotland so I know first hand what a great place it is. It’s an amazing country for many different reasons and that’s why we return year on year for a family holiday in Scotland. Read on for some great ideas of what you can do in Scotland for kids, some great Scotland […]
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May
May
Inverness is the largest town in the highlands of Scotland and as such is a great place to base yourself if you’re looking to explore this amazing area of the country. Here’s some of the best day trips from Inverness that you can take when you’re here – some are simple enough to get to, […]
I’ve written a few times about our trips to the Isle of Rum. You can find one of them here If you’ve never heard of it, it’s an island on the West coast of Scotland and you reach it by ferry from Mallaig. Although is the largest of the Small Isles, it has a very […]
When you’re this far north in Scotland, the tourist sites are few and far between. We did, however, happen upon three rather good places to note. Friends of ours who had done a similar route to us had given us some ideas for free places to explore and stop near, and sometimes recommendation is the […]
