The North Coast 500 (NC500) is Scotland’s most famous road trip. Thousands flock to the Scottish Highlands every year to drive the stunning 516 miles from Inverness to John O’Groats and then back to Inverness. But what if you can’t or don’t want to drive in Scotland? No stress! There are now North Coast 500 […]
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Ridiculously useful Scotland travel guides, itineraries, packing lists, tours and day trips.
Scotland’s capital, Edinburgh, is an obvious destination choice for visitors, but did you know that fourteen of the best day trips from Edinburgh can be reached in less than two hours? So after you’ve strolled the cobbled streets of the Old Town and ate your way through the New Town (maximum three days), hop on […]
After all the hype, the hit Netflix film Outlaw King finally hit the screens in the UK, and the response was epic. The two-hour movie, starring Chris Pine as King Robert the Bruce and BAFTA nominee Florence Pugh as his new wife Elizabeth, shares the ‘untold true story’ of the Outlaw King of Scotland. After […]
You’ve fallen in love with the hit TV show and now it’s time to discover the filming locations! In this Highland Explorer ‘Outlander Explorer’ Tour review we are going to take you to Castle Leoch, Cranesmuir, 1940s Inverness, France (Le Havre Port) and Jamie’s house (Lallybroch). This day trip from Edinburgh lasts nine hours, stopping […]
What do Bogotá in Colombia, Austin in Texas, and the Kingdom of Fife in Scotland have in common? All three are misunderstood, undervalued as holiday destinations and now home to incredible street art! Fife, the region ‘over the water’ from Scotland’s capital, Edinburgh, is changing. The TV show Outlander, has brought floods of fans over […]