Tag: scotland
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Things to do in Stirling: a detailed guide to this historical city
If you love history then you’ll love Stirling. Sometimes described as a ‘little Edinburgh’, Stirling practically bleeds Scottish history. It has cobbled streets, a magnificent castle, a famous monument, and more Scottish history than you can shake a stick at. It’s honestly impressive just how much is crammed into one little city. Let’s do a…
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Inchcolm Island – is it worth visiting?
Here’s my guide to visiting Inchcolm Island in the Firth of Forth. It’s the perfect day trip from Edinburgh! Inchcolm Island – is it worth visiting? This small island located in the Firth of Forth – the water in between Edinburgh and Fife – is a great way to spend an afternoon. Your trip begins…
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Free things to do in Stirling
Welcome to my guide to the best free things to do in Stirling… Want to visit Stirling but keep costs to a minimum? This is for you. Welcome to my guide to the best free things to do in Stirling. So what can you expect from this city? Well, one thing’s for sure, if you…
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Cosy cottage stays in Scotland
Looking for cosy cottage stays in Scotland? This is for you. There are tons of cosy cottage stays in Scotland on your doorstep. With hundreds of stunning locations to choose from – lochs, mountains, seaside villages, and more – you can pretty much find the exact cosy vibes you want. On an island, by the…
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Things to do in Comrie
It’s a tiny village located in the heart of Perthshire in Scotland. Here’s my guide to the best things to do in Comrie… If you’re looking for things to do in Comrie in Perthshire this blog post is for you! I was so pumped about this trip to the tiny village of Comrie that you…
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Inverness weekend break: a one-day itinerary
Visiting the heart of the Scottish islands? Here’s how to make the most of your Inverness weekend break Planning your Inverness weekend break? Here’s a walkthrough of what to explore in this Scottish city. I grew up in the central belt of Scotland so, to me, a city like Inverness is properly ‘up north.’ It’s…
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Ben Lawer Seven: how not to do 7 munros in a day
Are you brave enough to do seven munros in 24 hours? Here’s my take on the Ben Lawer Seven… Are you into bagging munros? Well, how does doing seven in one day sound? If you’re keen to tick as many munros off the list as possible then it’s worth thinking about. Why do one when…
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Fife Coastal Path: what to see on this seaside walk
Here’s why the Fife Coastal Path shouldn’t be missed… The Fife Coastal Path is a beautiful walk that I’d highly recommend. Stretching out over nearly 200km, it walks you around the beautiful shores of the kingdom of Fife, where I grew up, and through many of the charming towns and villages situated there. I recently…
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Charlie’s Cave and the Touch Glen Waterfall
Last week we stumbled on a gorgeous waterfall and Charlie’s Cave just a stone’s throw from Stirling! A recent lazy Saturday turned into an unexpected adventure when we discovered a beautiful waterfall and beauty spot just a short drive from Stirling. The Touch Glen waterfall, also known as Gilmour’s Linn, is an absolute stunner. The…
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Doing the Loony Dook: everything you need to know
Your complete guide to one of Scotland’s strangest traditions… Scotland has a lot of New Year traditions. First footing. Eating black bun. Belting out Auld Lang Syne at the top of our lungs. However, one of the Scottish traditions that you may not have heard of is what I’m going to talk about today, and…