Author Archives: Everything Edinburgh

You don’t come to Scotland for the sunshine, that’s for sure, and any complaint about the weather will be swiftly met with the quote by the great comedian Billy Connolly – there’s no such thing as bad weather, just the wrong clothing! So, let’s look at the ideal packing list for Scotland, considering that some […]

Here’s a breakdown of my Scotland budget for my seven-day solo road trip, which includes overnight stays in Mallaig, Skye (two nights), Inverness, Cellardyke (Fife), and Edinburgh.  Scotland Travel Budget Travel Total: £191.1 Food  The total includes dining out and food shops for snacks. I didn’t eat lavish meals and opted for hiking with fewer crowds while others sat […]

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 […]

Did you know that Scotland has over 90 islands inhabited by at least one person? While the Isle of Skye is the most visited, several others are well worth considering, especially Orkney in the Northern Isles. This archipelago is a little trickier to get to, but its remoteness, landscape, Neolithic sites, and diving opportunities draw […]

The Ardnamurchan Peninsula is a stunning, secluded and remote region on the West Coast of Scotland. Surrounded by hills and mountains including the UK’s biggest, Ben Nevis, discovering this lesser-known corner of the country will quickly become a Scotland bucket list highlight. This guide details the best things to do in Ardnamurchan with a car […]

Iona of my heart, Iona of my love. While there are only a handful of things to do on Iona, the pace on this 3-mile-long island is slow, and the scenery is stunning. Whether visiting as part of a Staffa tour, a day trip from Mull, to stay on the island for a couple of […]

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.  […]