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?
The Road to the Isles: the complete guide to road-tripping from Fort William to Mallaig
White sand beaches, the Harry Potter train, island ferries and the deepest loch in Britain. Everything you need…
How to visit: Spectacular Sutherland
From Cape Wrath to the tip of Ben Hope, Scotland’s most northerly Munro, Sutherland takes in some of…
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…
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…
How to visit: Clackmannanshire
It might be Scotland’s ‘wee county’, but Clackmannanshire is a mighty one. Here is how to visit Clackmannanshire.
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…
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….
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?
A day trip to Knoydart: Inverie from Mallaig by ferry
How to visit Knoydart from Mallaig as a day trip. Ferry times, how long you actually get ashore,…
The prettiest villages and towns in Scotland: 17 to visit
Looking for the prettiest towns in Scotland to stay for a weekend? Here are my favourites.
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…
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…
Let’s go ferry hopping in the Hebridean Islands
The best ferry day trips in Scotland: 14 Islands by foot or bike
14 brilliant Scottish island day trips by ferry as a foot or bike passenger – Cumbrae, Bute, Arran,…
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…
Is the Isle of Skye overhyped?
Is the Isle of Skye overhyped? An honest look at what Skye gets right, where it falls short,…
Scottish Island Hopping: a guide to the 50+ best islands to visit
From the Inner Hebrides to Shetland, plan your Scottish island hopping adventure with 50+ islands, routes and itineraries.
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…
Visiting Scotland’s Cities
Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games: your complete travel guide
This summer the Commonwealth Games are coming home to Glasgow. 74 nations will descend on Scotland’s biggest, boldest,…
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,…
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…
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….