It’s one of the best known towns in Scotland, famous for old courses and an even older cathedral. There’s more to the perfect day in St Andrews than just a round of golf or a visit to some ruins though. Scotland’s spiritual home deserves much more recognition as a place 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, it seems like there are still plenty of people who haven’t discovered 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 weekend in Dundee though and I Read more…
If you’re planning a trip to Scotland then you’re probably wondering to yourself what is Scottish food? When I’m travelling abroad, the first thing I look up is what to eat when I get there. To me, true travelling is immersing in a culture and trying something new. Sticking to Read more…
After being launched in 2015, the North Coast 500 has quickly become one of Scotland’s biggest attractions. What most who race around the route don’t realise is that they can enjoy the NC500 more by travelling slower! Starting and finishing in Inverness, the entire NC500 trip takes you around 516 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…
I’ve wanted to explore Shetland for such a long time, but it takes a bit of effort to get there, so I knew I had to make any trip count. When Promote Shetland asked me about visiting Shetland in winter, I couldn’t believe my luck. I’ll be honest, I had Read more…
When Molly and I were invited to stay at Inverskilavulin Estate and explore some local stories, we couldn’t believe our luck! Not only would we have somewhere warm and dry to stay instead of our usual tent, but this area is packed full of history. The only hard part was Read more…
On the 25th January, Scotland and many with Scots heritage will gather together to celebrate Burns Night. Usually, that takes the form of a very special meal based around a strange set of customs. It’s a uniquely Scottish celebration that’s spread around the world, but if this is your first Read more…
I Love Castles. It’s pretty straightforward and I’m sure if you’re reading this then you do too! However, with over 2000 Scottish castles spread far and wide, it can be hard to choose which to explore. When it comes to atmosphere and sheer rugged beauty, it’s hard to beat a Read more…