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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 travel hacks: 50+ ways to save money in 2026
Save money new Edinburgh tourist tax, abolished peak train fares, free castle days and the pass maths that saves £90.
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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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New Lanark
New Lanark, one of only 6 World Heritage Sites in Scotland, is the jewel in the Clyde Valleys crown.
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Dawdling at Dawyck Botanic Garden
Deep in the Scottish Borders lies Dawyck Botanic Garden, one of the world’s most spectacular arboretum.
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Blackness Castle: the ship that never sailed
Blackness Castle is often called ‘the ship that never sailed’ due to its boat-like appearance from the sea, it’s location also makes…
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St Abbs, Scottish Borders: a beautiful coastal village & nature reserve
A guide to visiting St Abbs in the Scottish Borders — from dramatic coastal walks and wildlife to when to go, how…
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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…
