Most travellers to Scotland want to explore a few castles and there are plenty of options. Choosing isn’t easy, but if you like clan history, beautiful surroundings and fascinating legends then you need to visit Cawdor Castle! Cawdor is still privately owned so visitors wander through a genuine home rather Read more
When it comes to stories, the South of Scotland is full of them. Even better than that, this region of rolling hills and Border Ballads has plenty of storytellers as well. The storytelling tradition is strong here, so there really is no better way to explore the South of Scotland Read more
Since I was a kid, a visit to Glamis Castle has been one of my favourite days out. We have thousands of castles of all sizes around the country, but this has always been near the top of my list. It’s equal parts elegant and foreboding, but I think the Read more
Known as the City of Discovery, there are still far too many people who haven’t discovered some of the brilliant things to do in Dundee. Sitting on the banks of the silvery Tay, the city is often ignored for the bigger names Edinburgh, Glasgow and Aberdeen. Choose to spend a Read more
Spring has sprung and I can feel the anticipation in the air. People are dusting off passports, packing suitcases and preparing for a long-awaited trip to Scotland. Things feel like they’re beginning to get back to some level of normal and I’m amongst many looking forward to welcoming tourists back. Read more
Somehow, even with all the area’s history, the best things to do in Dunfermline fly under the radar. You won’t find hordes of tourists visiting Scotland’s newest city, but that’s why it makes the perfect getaway! Just a short train or bus journey from Edinburgh or Glasgow, it’s easy to Read more
There is absolutely nothing wrong with enjoying the regular sights in a city. Places like Edinburgh Castle or the South Bridge Vaults are popular for a very good reason. However, I want to shine a light on some of the alternative Edinburgh activities for those who think they’ve seen it Read more
Walking the Falls of Clyde is an underappreciated, scenic day out in Central Scotland. Most people want to head off into the Highlands to experience Scotland’s natural beauty but this spot is only around an hour from both Edinburgh and Glasgow. The River Clyde is often associated with shipbuilding and Read more
Perched on an Ayrshire clifftop, one visit to Culzean Castle proves this is no ordinary mansion. On the surface, everything looks luxuriously comfortable with palm trees in the garden and expensive paintings on the walls. What many don’t realise is that below their feet, lie the dark and mysterious Culzean Read more
When people think of Scotland they inevitably think of castles. There are the remains of at least 1500 Scottish castles so trying to figure out which to visit on a short trip isn’t easy. Most people will gravitate towards Edinburgh, Stirling and Urquhart Castle with maybe a visit to Eilean Read more