Hidden Highlands: Exploring The Best Of Beautiful Cairngorms National Park If you think Scotland is all about the Isle of Skye and Edinburgh castles, let me gently redirect your attention north to Cairngorms National Park — a vast, wild and wildly beautiful region that’s still flying under the radar for many travelers. It’s the largest…
Cawdor Castle: Unlocking Magical Secrets In The Scottish Highlands If you’re planning a journey to the Scottish Highlands, don’t even think about skipping Cawdor Castle. Seriously. This place is a fairy-tale fortress wrapped in legend, dressed in medieval glamour and draped in some of the most stunning gardens you’ll ever wander through. Just 12 miles…
11 Fascinating Historical Sites in Scotland You Need to Visit There is no shortage of historical sites in Scotland. From neolithic sites to more ‘recent’ sites dating in the 1700’s, Scotland has such a rich and diverse history. As I made a list of all the historical sites I’ve visited on my Scottish adventures, I…
My Favorite 11 Beautiful and Unexpected Beaches in Scotland When it comes to beaches in Europe, I’m betting that beaches in Scotland are not something that immediately pops into your head. But there are some beautiful beaches in Scotland. And yes, some of them appear in unexpected places. Now, I have yet to visit the…
Why You Need to Visit the Amazing Isle of Iona Scotland The Isle of Iona is a small island off the coast of western Scotland. Despite its diminutive size — it’s 1 ½ miles wide by 3 miles long — it has a lot to see, do and experience. And it’s very important to Christianity…
The Best Things to See, Do and Experience in the Fascinating Scottish Borders Not many travelers make it to the Scottish Borders. We arrive in Edinburgh, spend some time there and typically head north. But there are a wealth of travel treasures in The Borders of Scotland. After all this is the area that saw…
