Having lived in Edinburgh all my life, it is no wonder that I think the city is incredible. With its massive amount of history, great nightlife, and epic places to see, you can easily get overwhelmed with all the things to do in Edinburgh. It is not only a great place to visit but to live as well. In fact,… Read More
Are you thinking of driving the North Coast 500? Make sure to add Dunrobin Castle to your itinerary. The Scottish Highlands are home to arguably one of the most dramatic coastlines in the world, not to mention rich history, epic battles, and storied architecture. Driving through the region, you feel like you’re a world away from the frenzied, urban energy of Edinburgh, and wonderfully so—quaint… Read More
Canadians love Hallowe’en. While we may celebrate Halloween in full force, there are a lot of places around the world that I would love to spend the night for a good scare.
Is 3 days in Edinburgh enough? This is something we are often asked. So we put the question to our Edinburgh expert Karen Worrall, who shares her perfect three-day Edinburgh itinerary. The Perfect 3 Days in Edinburgh Itinerary I love Edinburgh. I know a lot about this fascinating historical city as I live here and I am an Edinburgh tour guide. I’ve… Read More
Perhaps one of the pinnacles of Scotland’s wild, untamed landscape lies in the far north of the highlands. Dunnet Head is a located along Scotland’s North Coast 500, set against dramatic and sweeping cliffs of the Atlantic Ocean. No trip to the Scottish Highlands would be complete without stopping at Dunnet Head, a gorgeous peninsula with no shortage of wildlife, and a lighthouse!… Read More
Only six miles east of Inverness and 1.5 Miles (2.4km) away from Culloden Battlefield lies a site that is both beautiful and mysterious. Clava Cairns is a significant collection of standings stones and stone circles that was once used as a gravesite in Scotland. To this day their origin and history remain to be fully understood. Clava Cairns, Scotland’s Mysterious… Read More
