Traveling to Scotland and looking for hiking recommendations? The Isle of Skye and the Scottish Highlands tend to get all the glory. Yes, those rugged mountain peaks and bizarre formations rightfully deserve the praise and should be explored. But…what if you’re in the mood for a more leisurely pace? Perhaps an inn-to-inn trail along a […]
Tourists love to watch Hogwarts Express train—of Harry Potter fame—travel over this iconic bridge. But it’s not as easy as you might think! Many end up missing it. Beginning our return hike after watching the train, it was difficult averting the crestfallen looks of the senior adults and young parents we met going the […]
Heading to Scotland’s Outer Hebrides, and wondering which sites to visit on the Isle of Lewis? After visiting here, I can share my itinerary tips & ideas for a perfect day! Some guidebooks and blogs make it sound really easy to travel between all their recommendations in a single day. It’s just one little island […]
Are you a literary fan? If so, take a fascinating diversion into southwestern Scotland and follow the Robert Burns trail. Spend a few days exploring the sites and scenery where Scotland’s favorite poet lived, farmed, wrote, walked and died. This circular route can depart from Glasgow or Edinburgh. Itinerary planning tips are detailed below. […]
This is an overview of our 3 night itinerary on a road trip into southern Scotland from Edinburgh to Glasgow, concentrating on the Dumfries & Galloway area and the coastal west. Despite its proximity to the Scottish capital and England’s Lake District, this region sees the fewest tourists in the country…which appealed to me. If […]
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