There aren’t many better places in Scotland for a short break than a few days in Angus. I might be a little biased since both my Mum and my fiance’s family live there, but that just means I know this region better than most. It’s easily accessible, has so much Read more…
Is there any story in Scotland more famous than the Legend of the Loch Ness Monster? Ask anybody around the world what they know about Scotland and Nessie is bound to be mentioned at some point. There have been countless books published and films made around this myth from the Read more…
Pitlochry is one of the “Gateways to the Highlands”, beautifully nestled in between Ben Vrackie and the River Tummel. It’s a busy spot, popular for weekend breaks in Scotland and somewhere that I stay at some point every, single year. In and around this wee Highland town, you can find Read more…
It’s the start of a new year and time to begin planning your perfect trip to Scotland! There’s so much choice though, once you start to look a little deeper it can all get a little overwhelming. You’re going to need help narrowing down where to visit in Scotland in Read more…
Visiting the abandoned village of Old Lawers at the end of 2024 was easily a highlight of my year. That’s high praise considering it was a packed 12 months including a trip to St Kilda! This had a similar feeling but on a smaller, maybe more intense scale. The ruins Read more…
If you’re thinking about driving in Scotland on your next trip, it’s important to be well prepared! Exploring by car is great if you’re capable, but the last thing you want is an accident or slip up to derail your trip. I drive tens of thousands of miles every year Read more…
There aren’t many events in Scotland quite like the Burning Of The Clavie in Burghead. For one night every January, this village on the Moray Coast bursts to life in a celebration of fun and flames. It’s an ancient custom at the heart of this community and it’s something that Read more…
The Capital of the Scottish Highlands is a great place to explore the surrounding area, but too many miss out on all the things to do in Inverness itself! Try and give yourself time to spend more than just a day in Inverness. It might be a small city, but Read more…
In the Scottish Highlands, a brutal historical episode is marked by a gory monument known as The Well of the Seven Heads or Tobar nan Ceann in Gaelic. Atop this tall obelisk on the banks of Loch Oich, a hand holds a dagger and seven decapitated heads. Even without knowing Read more…
If you’re anything like me, then finding castles to stay in Scotland would be a dream come true! There’s something very special about waking up in a building with so much history. Maybe it’s the same bedroom that Mary Queen of Scots slept in or maybe the bar was once Read more…