From soaring mountain peaks to glorious glens and beautiful lochs, Scotland is a country that’s bursting with spectacular scenery and fantastic places to visit. Scotland is an outdoor lover’s paradise, and you can spend weeks at a time hiking long-distance trails, bagging Munros, and camping out in the wilderness. You can delve into the folklore …
Glasgow is often overshadowed by the neighboring city of Edinburgh which, unfortunately, means many visitors to Scotland skip it completely. But Glasgow actually has a lot of charm, and so many reasons that you should spend at least a day or two checking out the highlights. We’ve compiled our list of 10 things you must …
Hearty meals of haggis, neeps, and tatties, bountiful broths of Cullen skink and Cock-a-Leekie Soup, and delectable desserts of tablet and cranachan all make Scottish food one of our world favorites. If it’s your first time in Scotland, though, we’ll forgive you for not knowing what any of those dishes are. But rest assured, foodie-loving …
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From the dramatic mountain peaks and Munros of the Scottish Highlands to the history-laden streets of Edinburgh, two weeks in Scotland is an adventure you’ll never forget. Scotland is a destination that can satisfy even the most experienced of travelers. The beauty of a two-week trip to Scotland lies in its contrasts, as you switch …
As Scotland’s biggest and loudest city, you’re going to love exploring all of the cool things to do in Glasgow. Overlooking the River Clyde on Scotland’s west coast, the locals will quickly tell you that their city is a much trendier version of Edinburgh! Glasgow is always up-and-coming, and you’ll find that this is a …
Glasgow is Scotland’s budding metropolis, a sprawling urban area with a heady industrial past that’s reimagining itself as one of the United Kingdom’s most exciting weekend getaway destinations. Born out of the fires and furnaces of the Industrial Revolution, the city is now Scotland’s contemporary cultural hub, and you’ll love exploring everything there is to …
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In most parts of the world, towering turrets, romantic spires, and fortified battlements are all the stuff of fairytales, legends, and Hollywood movies. But not in Scotland, where medieval castles and baronial estates are transformed into luxury hotels and boutique bed and breakfasts! Travel into the remote Scottish Highlands or journey over land and water …
With all the excitement of Christmas and New Year’s, it’s easy to be so overwhelmed with everything going on that you completely forget what a great month January is for traveling. At this time of year, many of Europe’s most charismatic cities are deserted, meaning you can visit the iconic museums and see the famous …
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Edinburgh is a city rich in history. As you stroll down the Royal Mile, surrounded by historic shopfronts and medieval townhouses, you’ll hear the solemn sound of the pipers playing when you near the fortified gateway to Edinburgh Castle. Lose yourself in the maze of cobblestone streets, underpasses, overpasses, and passageways that form the Old …
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Few British cities capture the imagination quite as much as Edinburgh. There’s a reason this timeless Scottish capital should be on every traveler’s bucket list! To inspire your next trip, we’ve put together our list of the top things to do in Edinburgh. Start with a stroll along the famous Royal Mile, the historic highway …