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Stories from Scotland
Guides, itineraries and dispatches from the road, the glen and the coast.
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My favourite places to stay in Scotland
From the perfect romantic cottage to a boutique hotel and a luxury log cabin, here are Love From Scotland’s picks of the best places to stay in Scotland.
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Scotland Roots: ancestry & clan heritage tours
This post contains affiliate links. I only feature highly rated Scottish tours with strong customer reviews. Prices are the same as booking direct – and when you book through my links, you help keep Love…
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My favourite places to stay in Scotland
From the perfect romantic cottage to a boutique hotel and a luxury log cabin, here are Love From Scotland’s picks of the…
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How to visit Culross, Fife: Scotland’s prettiest village and Outlander’s Cranesmuir
Culross is Scotland’s best-preserved 17th-century village and Outlander’s Cranesmuir. Here’s how to visit, what to see, and how to do it as…
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Edinburgh Castle
Wander up the Royal Mile to the the Castle to take in (and photograph!) those stunning views.
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The Royal Yacht Britannia
Looking for Edinburgh’s must dos? Top of the list is a visit to Leith and the Royal Yacht Britannia, and to spot…
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The Kelpies
Mythical sea beasts, shapeshifting water spirits which inhabit our rivers and watercourses. Have you found one wandering the paths looking out for…
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Almondell Country Park
Just to the west of Edinburgh, and hidden in the valley of the River Almond, the Almondell Country Park is 97 acres…
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Maspie Den and Falkland, Fife
Take a walk through the woods to Maspie Den. Once a hunting park for Stuart Kings and Queens, the Falkland Estate is…
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The best pubs & bars in Edinburgh
BEER! – That hopefully got your attention. I love beer. Whether you prefer ‘craft beer’ or ‘real ale’, beer is still beer,…
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Pentland Hills Walks: Capital Views & Swanston
Swanston is a must visit Edinburgh village and with its location on the Capital View walk, makes for a lovely couple of…
