Tag: scotland
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Where to stay in Skye: a wonderful stay at Near Byre, Waternish
Here’s a deep dive on what it’s like to stay at Near Byre, Waternish, on the Isle of Skye… This is my review of our magical stay at Near Byre, Waternish, on the Isle of Skye. I wouldn’t usually dedicate a whole post to the accommodation somewhere, but sometimes a place is just pretty special.…
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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…
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How to bag your first munro: a beginner’s guide
Everything you need to know about bagging your first munro. For beginners, by a beginner! Say hello to your go-to guide for bagging your first munro! When you reach a certain age in Scotland there comes a point when munros become a thing. Climbing or ‘bagging’ munros is something of a national pastime and, if…
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The Wallace Monument in Stirling: what you need to know
How to make the most out of your visit to one of Stirling’s most iconic landmarks, the Wallace Monument… The Wallace Monument is one of the most iconic landmarks in Stirling. It peeps out of the skyline wherever you go, adding a sprinkle of magic to the setting and reminding you just how much history…
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Stirling Castle Scotland: your complete guide
It’s got a whole lotta history. Everything you need to know about Stirling Castle Scotland! My guide to one of this country’s other famous castles – welcome to Stirling Castle Scotland! Wait… there’s a castle in Stirling? There is! Stirling has the nickname ‘Little Edinburgh’ and that’s because the city shares more than a few…
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Culross Scotland: a cosy weekend in the West Fife village
Everything you need to know about the famous Fife town – Culross, Scotland. Today I’m talking about one of Fife’s most famous towns. No, not my hometown of Kirkcaldy (alas) but that one that a certain TV show has put on the map in recent years – Culross, Scotland. And that little ol’ TV show…
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Toast Stirling: the busy breakfast cafe that hits the spot
It’s one of the city’s busiest breakfast and lunch spots – here’s why you should check out Toast Stirling! Today I’m talking about my favourite new breakfast spot – a cafe called Toast in the city of Stirling. It always takes a while to discover the best places to eat in a new place. That…
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The Edinburgh gin cruise: my review
Everything you need to know about one of my new favourite things to do in the capital – the Edinburgh gin cruise! Did you know you can do a gin cruise in Edinburgh? You might not. It’s something I only discovered a few months ago when an advert popped up on my Facebook page alerting…