If you're planning a trip to Scotland, castles are likely on top of your bucket list. The Castle Trail in Aberdeenshire is one of Scotland's most beautiful routes and covers 19 castles! One of the most beautiful castles is Balmoral - and this guide tells you everything you need to know about visiting Balmoral Castle!
Everything you need to know about visiting Balmoral Castle

I have never been one to go crazy for castles and palaces. Growing up in [...]

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The north east coast of Scotland is more off the beaten track than the Highlands and Isles in the west - yet there is so much to see! Follow the Castle Trail in Aberdeenshire, see the lighthouses along the northern coast and spend time in beautiful St Andrews with this week-long Scotland itinerary!
One week in North East Scotland: Itinerary for Aberdeenshire and Fife

The northeast of Scotland boasts stunning castles, endless sandy beaches, picturesque lighthouses and quaint harbour [...]

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While the castles are pretty, I feel for a very different attraction of the Royal Deeside: the beautiful trails of the Muir of Dinnet Nature Reserve.
Hiking at the Muir of Dinnet: The Loch Kinord Trail, Royal Deeside

I have just returned from a road trip round Scotland with my mum exploring a [...]

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What's the weather like in Scotland? The truth is, you should expect all four seasons to happen in Scotland year round - sometimes in one day! But bad weather should not ruin your holiday! Rain is almost inevitable on a trip to Scotland - here are some ways to deal with the bad weather here!
What to expect from Scottish weather and how to deal with it

‘How can you cycle in that heat?’, my neighbour asked two days ago, when the [...]

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Review: Heimplanet Tent ‘The Wedge’

If you have had a look at my recent travel guide to Oban you might have noticed [...]

Oban harbour in Scotland
Gateway to the Isles: 14 Amazing Things to do in Oban

Oban is one of my favourite places to visit on the west coast of Scotland. [...]

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Hop on hop off Glasgow bus tours are a great way to get an overview of the city, but is it worth to board the City Sightseeing Glasgow bus?
On Tour with the Glasgow City Sightseeing Bus

Even though Glasgow is Scotland’s biggest city, it’s relatively compact to explore in a few [...]

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A week in Scotland is barely enough to scratch the surface, but see how many highlights you can fit with the classic itinerary for Scotland in one week.
4 Travel Lessons I learnt from Life in Scotland

Life is full of lessons to be learnt and living abroad over the years has [...]

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