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Where should I visit in Scotland?

You might want to visit everywhere, but that is for your next trip. Here are my guides to where to visit in Scotland.

Heading to the Highlands of Scotland?

How to visit: Spectacular Sutherland

From Cape Wrath to the tip of Ben Hope, Scotland’s most northerly Munro, Sutherland takes in some of…

7 day north coast 500 itinerary

Caithness, Scotland: top things to see & do in the far north

Explore the best things to do in Caithness, Scotland — from dramatic cliffs and ancient cairns to sandy…

Things to do in Speyside (that aren’t just whisky)

Speyside might be a hallowed destination for whisky lovers, but the region is a fabulous place to visit…

How to visit Golspie & Dunrobin Castle

Stop for a while in the east coast village of Golspie to explore Dunrobin Castle. Here are my…

Things to Do in Ullapool, Scotland

Sitting on Loch Broom on the North Coast 500 is the pretty highland village of Ullapool. Here are…

Inveraray castle

10+ things to do in Inveraray, Argyll

On the banks of beautiful Loch Fyne sits Inveraray. Here are the best things to do in Inveraray…

Don’t miss the lowlands

Dunkeld and Birnam: a guide to Scotland’s coolest small town

The jewel in the crown of Perthshire, Dunkeld sits on the beautiful River Tay is home to a…

Clackmannanshire

How to visit: Clackmannanshire

It might be Scotland’s ‘wee county’, but Clackmannanshire is a mighty one. Here is how to visit Clackmannanshire. 

Dog friendly Fife

A dog friendly guide to: Fife

If you’re planning a trip to Fife and want to take your pup, you’re in luck! Here are…

Loch Lomond

10+ things to do at Balmaha, Loch Lomond

On the eastern banks of Loch Lomond is the popular village of Balmaha and the iconic Conic Hill….

Perthshire - Loch Voil

Things to do in Perthshire: a guide to Big Tree Country

50+ things to do in Perthshire — Scotland’s Big Tree Country. A local guide to Loch Tay, Pitlochry,…

The best places to visit in Fife

The best places to visit in Fife – along 117-miles of stunning coastline to gorgeous fishing villages, and…

Looking for something off the beaten track?

Hidden Scotland: 20 under-the-radar regions to visit

20 ‘remote’ and off the beaten track destinations in Scotland to escape the crowds on your next trip.

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…

The Prettiest Villages and Towns in Scotland: 12 Worth Visiting

Looking for the prettiest towns in Scotland to stay for a weekend, or the most beautiful or quirky…

How to visit: Royal Deeside, Aberdeenshire

On the River Dee are the pretty towns of Braemar, Ballater, Aboyne & Banchory. With royal connections, here…

Over the sea from Skye – the Glenelg peninsula

Over the sea from Skye is the quiet and remote Glenelg Peninsula. Accessed by the dramatic Mam Ratagan…

Drive to Kinloch Hourn

An introduction to Knoydart – Kinloch Hourn

Hike out to a gloriously remote region of Scotland – Kinloch Hourn and Loch Hourn

Let’s go ferry hopping in the Hebridean Islands

Callanish Standing Stones. Credit: VisitScotland / Paul Tomkins

Lewis and Harris: what not to miss in the Outer Hebrides

Lewis and Harris. One island which together make for one of the most remarkable places you can visit…

The Fairy Pools, Skye, Credit VisitScotland / Kenny Lam

Is the Isle of Skye overhyped?

Is the Isle of Skye overhyped? An honest look at what Skye gets right, where it falls short,…

The Isle of Islay Scotland: a complete travel guide

Discover the Isle of Islay, Scotland – from whisky distilleries and wild beaches to travel tips, where to…

The complete guide to the Isle of Skye

My complete guide to things to do on the Isle of Skye – where to stay and what…

5000 years of history: how to visit Orkney

Visit Orkney – with stone-age villages and huge seascapes, a trip to Orkney in north-east Scotland is a…

The best Scottish Islands to visit – from Skye to Orkney

From the Isle of Skye to the beautiful Isle of Barra, here the best islands to visit in…

Visiting Scotland’s Cities

free things to do in Edinburgh

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,…

Best tours in Scotland - Glasgow street art

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…

Things to do in Dundee - Discovery

10+ things to do in Dundee

Sitting at the mouth of the beautiful River Tay, Dundee is both Scotland’s sunniest and coolest city. Here…

Things to do in Dunfermline: a Local’s guide to Scotland’s ancient capital

Scotland’s newest city, Dunfermline was once the ancient capital of Scotland. Here are the best things to do…

Things to Do in Inverness, Scotland: The Complete Guide (2026)

Sitting on the Caledonian Canal and the River Ness, Inverness is the capital of the Highlands of Scotland….

10+ things to do in Perth

Sitting on the banks of the beautiful River Tay, Scotland’s Fair City was once Scotland’s capital. Here are…