Let’s just get this out of the way. Tipping in Scotland is not the same as tipping in the US. And if you walk into a pub throwing around 20% tips like you’re back home, you’re going to confuse people. Possibly even slightly alarm them. Now, I spend a lot of time in Scotland. I […]
Category Archives: Scotland
Ridiculously useful Scotland travel guides, itineraries, packing lists, tours and day trips.
I was standing at the edge of a loch in Glencoe, congratulating myself on finally making it to one of the most dramatic landscapes in Scotland, when I noticed the cloud. Not a weather cloud. A midge cloud. Hovering at head height, moving with me, entirely unimpressed by my Smidge application from four hours earlier. […]
Scotland, Stats
People Are Leaving Some Parts of Scotland While Others Are Booming. See Where Your Area Ranks
New figures released by the National Records of Scotland (NRS) show which parts of Scotland are attracting the most new residents and which are seeing more people leave. Use our interactive map to explore migration trends across every council area, compare your local figures with the rest of the country, and see where Scotland’s biggest […]
A section of Aberdeen Beach is partly closed after the most northern groyne failed south of the River Don. The lower esplanade still has limited access, but coastal paths north of the barrier are shut.
Scotland continues to attract golfers who want more from a trip than a good scorecard. Many visitors now plan entire holidays around the sport, combining time on the course with historic towns, dramatic coastal scenery, regional food and local culture. From windswept links beside the North Sea to welcoming community clubs in the Highlands, Scotland […]