Autumn & Winter 2025/26 hotel offers in Scotland
From 3-for-2 stays, DBB packages, winter warmers and exclusive upgrades, we’ve rounded up the best autumn and winter 2025/26 hotel offers in Scotland.
Spooky Season – how to celebrate Halloween in Scotland + events
Discover the best Halloween events in Scotland 2025 and find out about our Scottish Halloween traditions.
Scotland’s best short walks with a BIG view!
Discover 15 of my favourite short Scottish walks with breathtaking views – from Edinburgh to the Highlands.
Plan your foodie trip: Scotland’s food festivals
My month-by-month guide to Scotland’s food festivals. From whisky tastings, craft beer, seafood, vegan fairs to local market events.
My epic Scotland Bucket List: 10 iconic things to do
Explore Scotland’s unmissable experiences—from conquering Ben Nevis to sailing to St Kilda. Discover the top 10 iconic bucket-list adventures in Scotland
150+ fantastic family-friendly attractions across Scotland
Discover 100+ family-friendly things to do in Scotland, from castles and wildlife parks to beaches and adventure trails. The ultimate guide for kids and parents exploring Scotland.
Events and festivals in Scotland calendar: a complete guide to what’s on in 2025/2026
Plan your year with our events and festivals in Scotland month by month calendar.
How to visit Scotland on a budget (without missing out)
Budget-friendly Scotland guide: discover affordable hostels, transport passes, wild camping tips, and free city tours for an epic trip.
How to visit the places that inspired Scotland’s myths and legends
Explore the places behinds Scotland’s myths and legends, from shape-shifting selkies to fairies and loch dwelling monsters.
My favourite free things to do in Edinburgh
Looking for completely free things to do in Edinburgh? Here are my favourite Edinburgh museums and art galleries, parks, insta spots and hidden gems.
My favourite free things to do in Glasgow
Looking for completely free things to do in Glasgow? Here are my favourite museums and art galleries, parks and hidden gems—all with zero entry fee!
Deep Roots and Tall Tales: visiting Scotland’s oldest trees
From the reformation to Roman governors, the oldest trees in Scotland have played a central role in Scotland’s history. Here is how to visit them.
The best places to see wildlife on the North Coast 500
The North Coast 500 is one of the best spot to dolphins, puffin and even whales. Here are the best wildlife stops on the NC500.
Beyond whisky – foodie experiences in Scotland
There is much more to Scotland’s food and drink scene than distilleries and single malts. Here are the best foodie experiences in Scotland.
Scotland’s best walks – Sandwood Bay, Assynt
Sandwood Bay is probably Scotland’s most beautiful and remote beach. Here is how to visit.
Going underground in Scotland
From underground vaults, caves, nuclear bunkers and even a power station under a mountain, discover a unique way to see Scotland
The Scottish Midge Survival Guide
The bane of every trip to Scotland in the summer. Here is your ultimate guide to the Scottish midge – how to avoid, repel and treat them.
Newton Lodge, Kylesku, Sutherland
With panoramic views Newton Lodge is the perfect spot on the north Coast 500 to explore the fabulous region of Assynt.
Don’t drive past Kylesku on the NC500
Tucked away in the wild, rugged landscape of northwest Sutherland, Kylesku is one of my favourite spots along the North Coast 500 road trip.
First time driving tips for the North Coast 500
Driving the NC500 for the first time? Here’s how to have a safe and stress-free North Coast 500 adventure in Scotland.
The best places in Scotland to visit by train
Looking to visit Scotland’s hidden gems, but without a car? Here are my favourite places to visit in Scotland you can reach by train.
Where to visit on the wild west coast of Scotland
From the north to the south, here are my favourite places to visit across the west coast of Scotland.
Why you should visit a 10,000 year old peat bog in Scotland
A very rare type of peatland, the Flow Country is an UNESCO World Heritage Site – and a stunning place to visit.
The Slow Guide to the North Coast 500
Take a little time and get off the beaten track with my slow guide to the North Coast 500
Brochs in Scotland – go back in time to visit the Iron Age
Before clans and medieval castles, the people of Scotland’s iron age left behind unique brochs. Here is how to visit.
How to visit Scotland in Spring
Spring in Scotland is one of the best times to visit. Here’s why you should plan a trip to Scotland in March, April or May.
My favourite botanical gardens in Scotland
Scotland is home to some of the most beautiful gardens in the world. Here is how to visit my favourite botanical gardens in Scotland
Fall in love with the Isle of Islay
Whether it’s the island’s beautifully wild landscape, incredibly friendly locals, or the cask strength whisky, there is something about the Isle of Islay that grabs your heart and holds on.
The 5 best places to see stone circles & standing stones in Scotland
From Machrie Moor on Arran to the Ring of Brodgar in Orkney, here are 5 of the best places to see standing stones in Scotland.
20 of the best Historic Scotland places to visit
Historic Scotland manages over 300 properties from castles to standing stones. Here are my favourite Historic Scotland places to visit.
Explore Scotland with the National Lottery Open Week
National Lottery Open Week offers free entry, discounts and special offers at National Lottery funded places across Scotland – here is where to visit
20 of the best National Trust for Scotland places to visit
The National Trust for Scotland is a charity preserving over 130 properties and 76,000 hectares of land across Scotland, here are my favourite NTS places to visit.
My 5 favourite areas of Scotland to visit
After travelling around Scotland for over 20 years, I have a few favourite areas of Scotland to recommend. Planning a trip? Start here!
How to host a Burns Night Supper
Held in honour of our most famous poet, Burns Night is one of Scotland’s most fun traditions – here’s how to celebrate with a Burns Supper
Practical tips for planning your visit to Scotland (FAQs)
This guide has all the practical tips you need to plan a visit to Scotland – from how to get here, how to get around and how to book places to stay.
Visiting Scotland in Winter
Think snowy hills, crisp days, roaring log fires, and of course plenty of whisky – Scotland in winter is a great time to visit. Here is how to plan your visit to Scotland in winter.