Tag Archives: Scotland

North Coast 500 Itinerary: Comprehensive, Honest & Free

Stunning views from Stac Pollaidh hill in Ullapool on the North Coast 500 in Scotland

Explore the 516 miles of Scottish Highlands, forturquoise beaches, fresh fish from line to lips, and friendly locals looking to share a sing-song with you. Our extensive North Coast 500 itinerary reveals everything you need to know from routes, attractions, accommodation and tips. And it’s entirely free. Scotland’s Route 66 is a ring road, meaning […]

50 Gifts From Scotland Recommended By a Scot

Nessie Tea Strainer

Affectionately known for its tartan, Tunnock’s teacakes and tots of whisky, gifts from Scotland are an obvious choice for friends and family who pine for Pitlochry or go gaga over Glencoe. Here is a jam-packed guide to gifts from Scotland and Alba-themed gifts for homes, wardrobes, bellies, and bodies. It features gifts for women, men, […]

One Day in Glasgow | A Local’s Kick-Ass Itinerary

Statue of Wellington on horse with cone on head in Glasgow

Glasgow is a Scottish city with sass. Every visitor’s itinerary features the capital, Edinburgh, and rightfully so, as it is beautiful and steeped in history, but Glasgow is real, and Glasgow is raw. It’s a big city with contrasting neighbourhoods, a deadly music and art scene, and most importantly, people with banter. Edinburgh is Paris, […]

10 Best Places to Visit in Scotland – Avoid The Crowds

Glenfinnan,Railway,Viaduct,,Part,Of,The,West,Highland,Line,,Glenfinnan,

While many visitors to Scotland still gravitate towards the classic tourist route of Edinburgh, Loch Ness and the Isle of Skye, Scotland’s top travel bloggers have been working hard to showcase that their beloved home is more than just Nessie and the Fairy Pools! In our guide to lesser-known places to visit in Scotland we’ve […]