Tag: travel in scotland
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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…
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Things to do in Aberdeen: your complete guide
My guide to the Granite City! From castles, cosy cafes, and a charming old town, these are my favourite things to do in Aberdeen… My complete guide to the best things to do in Aberdeen. Known as both the Granite City and the Silver City, the steely grey of Aberdeen will be one of the…
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Franks Dundee: a stylish addition to Dundee’s food scene
Pasta, wine, and some seriously stylish décor – what’s not to like about Franks Dundee? Well, I really picked the wrong time to move out of Dundee, because the restaurant scene in the city is properly buzzing right now. Franks Wine & Pasta Bar is the latest addition to the Dundee food scene and it’s…
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Bonchester Bridge: a secluded stay in the Scottish Borders
Looking for a secluded stay in the sleepy Scottish countryside? Visit Bonchester Bridge! You may be reading this thinking: where is Bonchester Bridge? Well, it was only a few weeks ago I was asking the same question. I wanted to book a few days away with friends and I was looking for somewhere sleepy, secluded,…
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The best cafes in Aberdeen: get ready to be hungry!
Looking for a guide to the best cafes in Aberdeen? Here are my favourites! Your go-to guide to the best independent cafes in Aberdeen… I recently went on a little solo trip up to Aberdeen for a couple of days. One of the things I really wanted to do during my stay was to step…
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Things to do in Arbroath – plus, what are Arbroath smokies?
It’s the home of Arbroath smokies… but it’s also worth a visit all on its own. Here’s my complete guide to the coastal town of Arbroath! Your guide to the best things to do in Arbroath, plus everything you need to know on Arbroath smokies! I’ve lived on the east coast of Scotland my whole…
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The V&A museum Dundee: everything you need to know
Everything you need to know about the V&A museum Dundee – from what to see to where to eat. Because all that culture is hungry work, right? I’m actually surprised it’s taken me this long to write a post about the V&A museum Dundee, considering its blockbuster status in the city of Dundee, but here…
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Scottish festivals: annual events and festivals in Scotland
Planning a visit to Scotland? Here are all of the amazing annual Scottish festivals and events you should add to your calendar! The Scottish festivals and events that you really shouldn’t miss! Events? Crowds? Festivals? We’ve all had to park the idea of any those things for a really l-o-n-g time. We’ve limited social gatherings…
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Things to do in Kirkcaldy: visiting the motherland
Fife is a great day trip from Edinburgh. With caves, cafes and a gorgeous harbour, here are some of the best things to do in Kirkcaldy – my home town! This one is a little personal… because today I’m talking about the best things to do in Kirkcaldy. Putting it out there now: this post…