Scotland has a vast coastline, fringed with islands and punctured by sea lochs. It’s a dramatic place with spectacular views, said to be the haunt of dangerous monsters. I’ve spent lots of time enjoying Scotland’s coast, but one thing that stubbornly remained on my bucket list was to see the Read more
As a compact little island nestled in the Firth of Clyde, just a short ferry ride away, I’m convinced that visiting Bute makes the perfect weekend escape. It’s easy to get to, just as easy to travel around and there really is something for everybody. If you have a couple Read more
There’s something about visiting the Isle of Jura that feels like a real adventure. It might have something to do with taking two ferries to get there or the vast open space to roam when you arrive. Whatever the reason, if you want to add to that experience then you Read more
Chances are that most people have never heard of the incredible Isle of Ulva. At only five miles long and a couple miles wide, it’s one of the smallest inhabited islands in the Hebrides, found off the west coast of Mull. That doesn’t mean there’s little reason to visit Ulva Read more
When most people talk about visiting Islay, they immediately jump to discussing the island’s nine distilleries. However, don’t worry if a dram isn’t to your tastes! I’m here to reassure you that there is much more to Islay than just whisky. Islay is as historic as it is beautiful, once Read more
It’s Scotland’s fourth largest island, but in my opinion, the Isle of Mull doesn’t get enough attention. No matter what you’re interested in from mountains to whisky, culture to castles, you won’t be short of things to do on Mull. There are even a number of smaller islands and boat Read more
What do you get when you combine Scotland’s most popular location with one of its most interesting features? There are a total of 7 Isle of Skye castles for you to work your way around, ranging from rocky ruins to inhabited homes. Many have stories as dramatic as their locations Read more
When I took a trip around Skye earlier this year, I was in a rush. My aim had been to gather as much content as possible to write about and share with everybody. The problem was that I was still working a fulltime job, so holidays were limited. I wondered Read more