Weekend Breaks in Scotland

For a fairly small country, Scotland offers many options for a wonderful weekend break for couples, families, and solo travellers. The country is chock full of rich history, must-visit cultural attractions, beautiful castles, and atmospheric landscapes and vistas....

Guide to Visiting Edinburgh Castle

Undoubtedly the most remarkable attraction in the city, most visitors to Edinburgh will at some point visit Edinburgh Castle. It was certainly high on our list of places to visit (like the million+ other visitors per year) and with good reason; it is jam-packed with...

Guide to Scotland’s UNESCO World Heritage Sites

The difficulty in planning a trip to Scotland isn’t in finding things to see and do, but rather to be able to narrow down the choices because they have so many great options! With their wealth of natural and man-made wonders just waiting for travellers to discover, a...

Beautiful and Historic Castles to Visit in Scotland

As integral to the Scottish landscape as its pristine lochs and majestic mountains, Scotland’s castles are amongst the most beautiful and iconic in the world. From the well-preserved medieval tower houses to evocative clifftop ruins and turreted fairytale castles...

8 Great Places to Visit in Southeast Scotland

For some, southern Scotland can be just a place to drive through on their way to northern Scotland, but we urge you not to make that mistake. Along the border with England, you’ll find welcoming villages with ancient traditions and grand mansions and some of the...

8 Great Places to Visit in Southwest Scotland

For some, southern Scotland can be just a place to drive through on their way to northern Scotland, but we urge you not to make that mistake. The area of southwest Scotland is full of both history and natural beauty just waiting to be discovered. History lovers will...