Dufftown is the self-declared Malt Whisky Capital of the World, a small Moray town of just over 1,600 people built on the waters of the River Fiddich and Dullan Water. It has six operational distilleries, an annual whisky festival, medieval castles, Pictish history, and a solid network of walking trails. It also works well as a […]
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Ridiculously useful Scotland travel guides, itineraries, packing lists, tours and day trips.
Dunoon, on the Cowal Peninsula in Argyll and Bute, packs a surprising amount into a small Scottish town. You get Highland Games, botanic gardens, long-distance walking routes, loch kayaking, arts events, and ferry-hopping adventures, all within easy reach of Glasgow. If you’re heading over from the city, check out our Glasgow travel guide to make the most […]
Ballater is a Victorian village in Royal Deeside, Aberdeenshire, sitting at the eastern edge of the Cairngorms National Park, 36 miles west of Aberdeen. It is the closest village to Balmoral Castle and has been a royal destination since Queen Victoria described the estate as her “dear paradise in the Highlands.” Today it offers outdoor […]
Dornoch, on the Sutherland coast in the Scottish Highlands, packs a serious amount into a small town. You get world-ranked golf, an award-winning beach, a cathedral dating to 1239, whisky distilleries, wildlife, and easy access to day trips along the North Coast 500. Honestly, for a place this size, the range of things to keep […]
Highland cows (known as “heilan coos” in Scots or “Bò Ghàidhealach” in Gaelic) are the oldest registered cattle breed in the world, with a history traceable to the 6th century in the Outer Hebrides. They are hardy, long-lived, and far more interesting than their postcard image suggests. Quick Facts at a Glance Fact Detail Gaelic name […]