Category Archives: Travel Tips

The Gallery of Modern Art and the Duke of Wellington statue in Glasgow.
50 Useful Travel Tips for Glasgow

I have always thought that my adopted hometown Glasgow doesn’t get the credit it deserves, [...]

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There is no shortage of hotels in Edinburgh - but which are good value for money? Here are my favourite accommodation options in Edinburgh on any budget.
Where to Stay in Edinburgh: The best Hostels & Hotels for any Budget

Finding a place to stay in Edinburgh isn’t hard – but finding a place to [...]

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The majestic Stirling Castle in Scotland.
A Day Trip to Stirling Castle with Rabbie’s

It’s been over a year since I joined a group of travel bloggers from around [...]

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The Royal Botanic Garden in Edinburgh.
My Scottish Happy Place: The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh

When I first moved to Glasgow and had to get accustomed to the rainy and [...]

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If you study in Glasgow, you might feel a bit too comfortable the Glasgow West End Bubble. To learn more about the city, here are 10 things to do!
10 Ways to Escape the Glasgow West End Bubble

When I tell friends from uni that I live in the East End, the first [...]

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Up Helly Aa in Lerwick had been on my bucket list for years, and at the end of January you have a chance to see it too. Here is everything you need to know!
Vikings in Scotland: All you need to know about Up Helly Aa [Scotland’s Viking Festival]

Every year, to celebrate the passing of the shortest days of the year, hundreds of [...]

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Ready for the ultimate Scotland bucket list? Here are 100 places to visit and experiences to add to your Scotland itinerary.
Your Scotland Bucket List: 100 Places to visit & Experiences to have in Scotland

From the iconic white cottage in Glencoe to the pink fairytale castle at Craigievar, the [...]

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Spending New Year's Eve, or Hogmanay in Edinburgh is one grand sparkling party - and makes for a good reason to visit Scotland in winter!
The Ultimate Guide to Hogmanay in Edinburgh 2023

Hogmanay in Edinburgh – you might know it better as New Year’s Eve celebrations – [...]

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