When planning a holiday in Scotland, it’s a complete shame if it’s surrounded solely by cities. However, we understand that sometimes the city is where we (you) have to be, and in those cases, we always look for something connected to nature. The Marcliffe Hotel and Spa was just that. The Marcliffe offers a lovely…
When visiting Scotland, a proper stay is in a traditional Scottish Bed and Breakfast. And Aberdeen’s bed and breakfast stays offer a peaceful escape from the city. With full Scottish breakfasts, afternoon teas, and charming decor choosing a bed and breakfast over a big hotel in Aberdeen is a no-brainer. In this post, we’re talking…
Renting a car in Scotland is by far the best way to see the country! With public transportation not linking to the best places to see, car rentals in Scotland are quite popular. But, before you jump on your car rental Scotland, be sure to know what you’re getting yourself into! Learn how to save…
We traveled over 10,000 miles in Scotland to find the best fish and chips in Scotland. And I think we’ve found them! Visiting Scotland wouldn’t be complete without having fish and chips. Though fish and chips are thought to have originated in London, there are multiple award-winning chippies throughout Scotland. After living in Scotland for…
There’s more to Scotland than amazing castles and great whisky – there are Scottish abbeys too! In our two years exploring the country, we visited quite a few abbeys in Scotland. Most of the Scottish Abbeys are now really just ruins, however, there are a few that are still fully intact. And, even some that…
Dean Village is a lovely thirty-minute walk from the city center of Edinburgh. The Dean Village walk is what makes reaching Dean Village all the more special as it takes you along the Water of Leith Walkway, a hidden gem in itself. There are many Edinburgh tours that take you to Dean Village, but honestly,…
There’s certainly no shortage of castles in Scotland, and The Scotland Castle trail in Aberdeenshire hosts all the best kinds! Home to the queen’s royal residence, abandoned castles, fairytale castles that still have the original furnishings, and even pink castles, Scotland’s castle trail may just be the best place to see castles in Scotland! While…
Heading to Scotland soon?! Want to know if you can handle driving in Scotland? It’s really not as crazy as it seems. Yes, there are weird road hazards to watch out for like toads, otters, and ponies. Sure, the roads may be small and you’ll feel you’re going to wreck… but driving in Scotland is…
While we’d argue, any time you can get to Scotland, you should visit, there are best times to visit Scotland depending on what you want to see and do in the country! When planning a trip to Scotland and deciding on the best time to visit Scotland for you, you must consider what your goal…
There are several things to see and do on Skye, but visiting the Isle of Skye castles may be one of the best Isle of Skye attractions. The Isle of Skye is certainly one of the most popular places to visit in Scotland and seeing that you will most likely end up here on your…
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