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We’ll be in Scotland in August and I really know nothing about Scotland! Philip has been on a golf trip, before and is so excited to see more, and I’m using Rick Steves’ Scotland book as a resource. But his 14+ day tour around the highlands includes a whole lotta moving! We have 3 weeks and I’d...

By Eleanor from UK, Summer 2013 Trip report of five days in June spent exploring Northumberland and the Scottish Borders from a base at Berwick upon Tweed. This trip report was originally posted on SlowTrav. An Overview There is something about the North. As soon as we hit the A1 and start...

By Eleanor from UK, Fall 2013 We spent ten days in September exploring the area between Aberdeen and Inverness, visiting ruined castles, stately homes and gardens, as well as Pictish crosses and prehistoric remains. This trip report was originally published on Slowtrav.com. Introduction Over...

One of the great formal gardens of Scotland. Pitmedden Gardens are one of the great formal gardens of Scotland, created by Sir Alexander Seton, 1st Baronet of Pitmedden in 1675. It was designed as a private pleasure garden and was very much a C17th status symbol of wealth. The house was built...

Scotland’s most important formal gardens. Set in the depths of rural Perthshire these gardens are reached by a dramatic drive along a narrow road lined with mature beech trees forming a canopy above. A stone archway leads into the outer courtyard with a 15thC tower house which is no longer...

The series of small fishing villages along the Fife coast are a popular tourist destination for many, especially those based in Edinburgh. What many people don’t realise is that there are equally as attractive villages on the Moray coast in the north east of Scotland. They get few visitors, but...

This week’s Photo Hunt No. 46 – Rain I enjoy seeing cute, fluffy, furry and friendly pets wherever I travel. I especially have fun trying to talk to them in their language too. Upcoming Photo Hunt 2019 Themes: Photo Hunt No. 47 (November 24, 2019) – Memorable Meal Photo Hunt No. 48 (December...

This week’s Photo Hunt No. 29 (July 21, 2019) – Street Sign(s) Loved seeing the cool variety of steps we have all climbed and/or photographed while traveling. Upcoming Photo Hunt 2019 Themes: Photo Hunt No. 30 (July 28, 2019) – Relax/Relaxing Photo Hunt No. 31 (August 4, 2019) – Open...

This week’s Photo 17 (April 28, 2019) – Entertainment I enjoyed the variety of bird species photographed by everyone. And I like your creative still and in motion perspectives too. Upcoming Photo Hunt 2019 Themes: Photo Hunt No. 18 (May 5, 2019) – Drink(s) Photo Hunt No. 19 (May 12, 2019) –...

Last year at the end of May we took on the iconic NC500 in Scotland wild camping and road tripping around the whole of Scotland's North Coast. As the summer is fast approaching we thought this trip report may spark some inspiration for people to get out there and experience our favourite drive...

This week’s Photo Hunt No. Photo Hunt No. 42 – Something Fluffy A Photo Hunt 2018 category is available on the Media Gallery. Everyone’s photos reminds me of how fun and important it is to notice all things around me while traveling, even things sitting innocently on a table. Upcoming Photo...

Sheep on the Isle of Skye in Scotland.

This week’s Photo Hunt No. 23 (Week of June 10, 2018) – Small Town Stay A Photo Hunt 2018 category is available on the Media Gallery. What an amazing photo collection of boats and ships everyone! I also enjoyed reading the descriptions and stories behind your photos. From the high masts...

The small but quaint town of Arisaig, Scotland (2009).

This week’s Photo Hunt No. 20 (Week of May 20, 2018) – Walking A Photo Hunt 2018category is available on the Media Gallery. I really enjoyed seeing the beautiful jewelry from different places around the world. The variety of the pieces, the colors and material they are made from was very cool...

From the top of Arthur's Seat in Edinburgh, Scotland.

This week’s Photo Hunt No. 16 (Week of April 22, 2018) - On the Road A Photo Hunt 2018 category is available on the Media Gallery. The beauty of natural light peaking through the clouds during the Golden hours of the day or lighting up rooms through windows and laced curtains, down a cool...

Sharing the road with some sheep in the Highlands of Scotland.

This week’s Photo Hunt No. 13 (Week of May 28) – Memorial A Photo Hunt 2017 category is also available on the Media Gallery to insert your photos. It’s wonderful to see how everyone’s photos capture the colors in everything we see around us (either at home or while traveling). Loved the...