Tag: travel in scotland
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Cosy cottage stays in Scotland
Looking for cosy cottage stays in Scotland? This is for you. There are a ton of cosy cottage stays in Scotland to choose from. Here are some of my favourites… Scotland has so many stunning locations: lochs, mountains, seaside villages, and more. And the good news is that you don’t have to travel for hours…
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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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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 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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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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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…
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15 unusual things to do in Edinburgh: my top picks
Today I’m scratching beneath the surface and bringing you 15 unusual things to do in Edinburgh… Whenever you visit Edinburgh you’re always going to be spoiled for choice when it comes to deciding what to do. Explore the Old Town, soak up some of its rich history, enjoy the sunshine in Princes Street Gardens, or…