Whether it’s your first visit or your tenth, our Scotland planning guides are designed to help you create your best trip yet.
We’ll show you where to go, what to see, and how to make your Scotland holiday truly unforgettable.
In each guide, you’ll discover:
- the best places to visit, from famous landmarks to hidden gems
- must-see attractions and unforgettable things to do
- suggested itineraries and road tripping ideas
- seasonal tips, travel logistics, and planning advice
No matter how much time you have, we can to help you plan your best ever Scotland holiday.
Our Scotland planning guides →
Let’s plan your trip to Scotland!
My guide to everything you need to know before you plan your trip to Scotland. This guide contains everything you need for the best trip ever!
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.
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.
When to visit Scotland →
Best time to visit Scotland: where to go month by month
Discover the best time to visit Scotland with a month-by-month guide to the most beautiful places, from winter Highlands to summer islands.
10 ways to experience Scotland in winter
Top 10 ways to experience Scotland in winter – from Fire Festivals, cosy lodges & snowy adventures.
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.
Leaf peeping: where to visit Scotland in Autumn
If you love beautiful fall colours and lovely sunny days then you should visit Scotland in Autumn. Here is where to visit.
Sustainable travel in Scotland →
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.
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
How to take slow holidays in Scotland
Here are my favourite places to go for slow holidays in Scotland to stop, slow down and explore.
How not to be ‘that tourist’ in Scotland…
Scotland is a wonderfully fragile and beautiful country – and most importantly it is our home. Here’s how to not be that tourist in Scotland.
Eco-friendly and sustainable places to stay in Scotland
From eco lodges to the best vegan hotels and glamping spots, here is my favourite eco-friendly accommodation in Scotland.
How to avoid over tourism in Scotland
Instead of googling the ‘top ten things to do in Scotland’ – here is where to visit in Scotland instead.
More useful Scotland planning guides →
How to ferry hop the Hebridean Islands
Step off a ferry onto one of Scotland’s Hebridean islands and you will be hit with an undeniable sense of otherworldliness. Here’s my guide to going ferry hopping in the Hebrides.
How to plan a Scotland road trip
Thinking of planning a road trip around Scotland? If you are planning your itinerary for Scotland, here is how to do it.
The North Coast 500 – a 7 day itinerary
Spend a week driving the NC500 with this 7 day North Coast 500 itinerary from Inverness to Durness and Lochinver to Applecross
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 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.
Whatever the weather – the ultimate Scotland packing guide
Discover the ultimate Scotland packing guide for every traveler. Learn what to wear and bring in every season.