Author Archives: Everything Edinburgh

Here’s my foolproof 7-step Scotland planning process. How to Plan a Trip to Scotland 1. Inspiration Stage Where do you get your inspiration from? For me, it is social media, websites, YouTube, books, TV, movies, and word of mouth.  I also enjoy fishing around Google Maps and zooming in to see images attached to destinations. […]

Thanks to Deidré for leaving this question on the Edinburgh Day Trips newsletter! So, do you need an NTS or Historic Scotland membership card while visiting Scotland?This guide will address what the National Trust of Scotland (NTS) and Historic Scotland (HS) do in Scotland and if you need to sign up for your trip. National Trust of […]

One of the most historically significant cities in Scotland, Stirling (Stur-ling) deserves at least a day on your itinerary! From castles to cemeteries, bridges to battlefields, you can just about squeeze the most popular activities into eight hours. However, if you have the chance to stay overnight, you can explore the following attractions more leisurely […]

WhereLochaber, on the west coast of the Highlands, north of Loch Sunart Getting thereThe Corran crossing from the A82, or the sailing from Tobermory to Kilchoan Must-seeArdnamurchan Lighthouse, Sanna Bay and Ben Hiant Best forEmpty beaches, hill walking, boat trips and quiet roads Time neededTwo or three days to see the whole peninsula The Ardnamurchan […]

WhereInner Hebrides, west of the Isle of Mull, Argyll and Bute Getting thereCalMac foot ferry from Fionnphort (about 5–10 minutes); visitor cars need a council permit Must-seeIona Abbey and Nunnery, the northern beaches, Dùn Ì Best forPilgrimage, quiet beaches, history and a Staffa day trip Time neededA full day for the highlights; two nights if […]

There are so many things to do on the Isle of Mull that it deserves more time than a quick hop off during a ‘Three Islands Tour’! With mountains akin to Glencoe, shorelines as stunning as Seychelles, and colourful buildings like Skye, this Inner Hebrides island is a popular choice for holidaymakers in Scotland, and […]

With fresh air, cute historic villages to visit, easy walking routes, and those golden autumn colours, Perthshire in Scotland is the New England of Caledonia! Anyone who loves the fall season as much as I do will fall hard for this region, but since there’s so much to do, you can visit all year round.  […]

Aberdeen is fast becoming Scotland’s biggest city for street art. Each year, during the Nuart Aberdeen festival, national and international artists are invited to this northeastern city to brighten up the grey granite streets that the city is known for. Big names such as Vhils and Smug have claimed walls in the Silver City, leaving […]

The Cairngorms National Park, Whisky Trail, Castle Trail, and Moray Firth—Aberdeenshire is a lesser-known region of Scotland that is packed with attractions. Located on the east coast, this rural and coastal area offers plenty to explore. You could easily spend a week or two travelling from Edinburgh through Fife and Dundee, up to Aberdeenshire, and […]