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…
Every year, whether alone or with friends, I find myself visiting Applecross. It’s a remote peninsula in Wester Ross, with views over Raasay to Skye, beautiful beaches and the feeling that life just moves a little slower here. Ever since I saw this place on Monty Halls Great Escape, I Read more…
Perched on an Ayrshire clifftop, Culzean Castle 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 visitors don’t realise is that below their feet, lie the dark and mysterious Culzean Castle caves. This popular 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…
In my opinion, Argyll is church country and there are some incredible little chapels dotted around the coast. Amongst all of these, you would struggle to find a church as interesting as Historic Kilbride. You won’t find a guardian nearly as enthusiastic as Liam Griffin either. I spotted the ruins 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…
Hands up if you’ve ever looked at an old castle and thought “I’d love to fix that up”. I’ve definitely got my hand raised as high as it will go. I’m sure most people that love Scotland and its history have thought about how great it would be to live Read more…
There are few places around Scotland that draw as much intrigue as the secrets of Rosslyn Chapel. Inside you’ll find stories of hidden musical notes, undiscovered continents, Knights Templar and of course the Holy Grail. This chapel might be small but it’s packed full of fascinating stone carvings that fuel Read more…
If you’ve got a spare day in Scotland, how about the perfect Perthshire roadtrip? Almost every time I take friends on a trip in Scotland, I start with the very heart of Scotland – Big Tree Country. If you’re looking to go on a roadtrip from Edinburgh or Glasgow then Read more…