Tag: scotland travel
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Things to do in Kames: A relaxing time in a sleepy Scottish village
Looking for things to do in Kames? How about five? I recently visited the teeny tiny village of Kames for the first time. It’s a lovely, quiet corner on the west coast of Scotland and a trip here was exactly what I needed at the end of a long and busy year. My trip to…
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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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Wild camping in Scotland: a beginner’s guide
When you hear the words ‘wild camping in Scotland’ what do you think? The reason I ask is because I recently went camping for the first time in over 10 years. I was slightly apprehensive about it. Would I be cold and uncomfortable? Would I be freaked out by weird noises in the middle of…
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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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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…
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Places to eat in Stirling
My guide to the best places to eat in Stirling Looking for a round-up of the best places to eat in Stirling? This is for you. I just moved to Stirling a few months ago and it’s definitely interesting getting a feel for the food scene at a new place. For me, Stirling excels at…
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The Isle of Skye in winter: plan your amazing trip
It’s wild, untamed, and strikingly beautiful. Here’s what you need to know about visiting the Isle of Skye in winter… Plan an amazing trip to the Isle of Skye in winter with my detailed travel guide! I booked a trip to the Isle of Skye for the end of 2021, after a year without a…
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Things to do in Skye: my must-sees on this magical island
Make the most of every moment on the magical island with my guide to the best things to do in Skye! There are so many big-ticket tourist attractions on the Isle of Skye. Your biggest challenge is probably going to be how to cram them all into your trip. Trust me, though, you don’t want…
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The Three Chimneys Skye: a review of the award-winning restaurant
It’s the Michelin-starred restaurant that you don’t want to miss. Complete your island trip with a visit to The Three Chimneys, Skye! The Three Chimneys, Skye, is an award-winning Scottish ‘restaurant with rooms’. It’s Michelin starred and if you’re in the know then it probably needs no introduction. I hadn’t heard of it until I…