Category: Scotland
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Highlands Unbridled Horse Trek Through the Scottish Highlands
If you’re looking for the most unique experience in Scotland, look no further than Highlands Unbridled! Highlands Unbridled is one of the few, if not the only, horseback riding companies in Scotland that offers horse treks where you ride from hotel to hotel through the highlands! It’s a fantastic way to experience the Scottish Highlands…
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Hotel Review: Scotland- The Torridon
The Torridon is one of the most luxurious and fanciest hotels I’ve ever stayed in, and paradoxically it had some of the worst service I’ve ever experienced. Let me explain. The Torridon was originally a hunting lodge built in 1887 by William King-Noel, the first Earl of Lovelace (Ada Lovelace’s husband!). The hunting lodge has…
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Whisky Tasting and Scenic Views in Scotland’s Cairngorms
A trip to Scotland is not complete without a visit to Cairngorms National Park. Or a visit to a whisky distillery. Luckily, this tour combines the two! Our first stop on this tour was actually at the village of Carrbridge- a gateway of sorts to Cairngorms National Park. This village is a great place to…
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Unmissable Edinburgh
The capital city of Scotland is easily one of my favorite cities. The culture, the architecture, and the easily accessible nature surrounding the city ensures that it has something for everyone! Famous for its Fringe Festival and literary heritage, Edinburgh became the world’s first city to receive the designation UNESCO City of Literature in 2004.…
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Exploring Stirling Castle in Scotland
One of the very first castles I ever visited, Stirling Castle holds a special place in my heart. In addition to its personal significance, its historical and architectural significance cannot be understated. Prior to Scotland’s union with England, Stirling Castle was one of the most used castles in Scotland! Mary, Queen of Scots, was even…
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Nessie-Spotting Adventures at Loch Ness
For new visitors, Loch Ness is one of the most anticipated sites in Scotland. Best known for sightings of the famous Loch Ness Monster- affectionately known as “Nessie”, this loch has captured the attention of visitors from all over the world. Loch Ness is located just outside of Inverness. In fact, both the town and…
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Unforgettable Highlights of a Scottish Highlands Tour
Every time I visit Scotland, I make it a point to get myself to Glencoe one way or another. The gorgeous glen is one of my favorite spots in the whole country! For this trip, it worked out best for me to take a day trip out of Glasgow. This trip allowed me to see…
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Where to Eat and Drink in Glasgow
For the short period of time that I was in Glasgow, I did my best to sample as much of the food and drink as I could. Although I didn’t focus on this during my visit, it’s good to note that Glasgow is one of the most vegan friendly cities in the UK! I’ve never…
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Best Small-Group Day Tours Out Of Glasgow
I’ve said it before, but I am of the firm belief that Glasgow is an underrated city! Not only does the city itself have wonderful attractions, but it also makes for a great launching point for day tours out to the rest of the country. I selected a few of my favorite tour options that…
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A Soggy Day Trip To the Isle of Skye
One of the things I heard over and over on my recent trip to Scotland was that this was the worst summer they’d had in over a decade. Always happy to be involved in historical events, I guess. Luckily, I’m of the mindset that there’s no bad weather- just bad outfits! Unfortunately, on the day…