Editorial credit: photocritical / Shutterstock.com Edinburgh Waverley puts you between the Old Town and New Town, with Princes Street on one side and the lanes leading towards the Royal Mile on the other. It is a convenient arrival point for a weekend in the capital or a few hours of exploring between trains. A little […]
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Ridiculously useful Scotland travel guides, itineraries, packing lists, tours and day trips.
Some of Scotland’s best road-trip stops come with patchy mobile reception. A quiet glen or an island beach is a lovely place to switch off, until the ferry ticket, cottage door code and directions all need an internet connection. A little preparation makes those gaps easier to manage. Check coverage along your route, download the […]
The northwest Highlands, Skye, Argyll and sheltered lochside areas are Scotland’s midge hotspots. Here’s when they are worst and how to avoid them.
Passenger numbers through Scottish airports rose 4% between April and June, with Amsterdam the most popular destination and Edinburgh, Glasgow and Inverness all reporting gains.
Scotland does not do subtle. Misty glens, ruined castles, dramatic coastlines and lochs that seem to stretch forever make it feel almost designed for romantic trips. The difficult part is not finding somewhere beautiful to propose. It is choosing a location that suits you both, whether that means climbing a hill before sunrise, visiting a […]