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24 Epic Things to Do in Glasgow, Scotland – Ultimate Guide

January 16, 2024

Glasgow is a bustling city in Scotland with a fascinating history alongside its renowned museums, Victorian and art nouveau architecture, colourful street arts, legendary music scenes and numerous festivals. Scotland’s largest city will surprise you. In the 19th century, Glasgow was one of the important industrial cities in Scotland. Today it is one of Scotland’s most […]

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20 Best Day Trips from Edinburgh You will Love

January 14, 2024

Seen the Edinburgh Castle from many different angles and strolled a zillion times along the Royal Mile? If you have experienced all the amazing things to do in Edinburgh, it’s worth taking a day trip to uncover some of the surrounding hidden gems of Scotland. Just outside the city’s borders, more travel adventures await, all

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Peak District, England: 14 Unmissable Things to Do + Best Walks + Map

January 11, 2024

The First National Park in England, the Peak District boasts of having one of the most stunning landscapes in the UK. Spread over 500 square miles mostly in Derbyshire, Peak District is very famous for its rugged rolling hills, magnificent valleys, breath-taking rocky edges, idyllic reservoirs, and spectacular show caves. It’s extremely popular with the

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25 Best Castles in Scotland You Need to Visit + Map

January 10, 2024

Castles are an integral part of Scotland’s history – they are dotted around the whole country. Some are perched on volcanic rocks, dramatic seaside clifftops, some have fairytale architecture, some have elegant gardens, some are significantly ruined – each one of them is unique on its own. No trip to this beautiful country would be

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view over Edinburgh skyline from Calton Hill

30 Epic Things to Do in Edinburgh: Ultimate Guide by a Local

January 8, 2024

Shrouded in myths and legends and steeped in thousands of years of history, Edinburgh is a city like no other. With an electric mix of architecture, winding cobbled streets, atmospheric alleyways, diverse festivals, plenty of green spaces and one of the best castles in Scotland – It’s hard to beat Edinburgh’s charm. Nearly every type

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15 Incredible Things to Do in Braemar, Scotland: Walks + Map

January 7, 2024

Located on the lap of rugged and wild Cairngorms National Park, Braemar is undoubtedly one of the prettiest villages in Scotland. Surrounded by the Grampian Mountains and the River Dee, Braemar is a true gem. The Gaelic name of Braemar is Bràigh Mhàrr which literally means the Upland of Mar. This area was once under

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Avila, Spain – The Ultimate Guide – 15 Best Things to do

January 6, 2024

Avila is located almost 100 Km west of Madrid in the autonomous community of Castile and Leon in Central Spain. This city lies about 1100 metres above sea level and surrounded by the hills of Sierra Gredos. Avila is most famous for its medieval city wall, built in the 11th century by the Christian Kings

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15 Unmissable Things to Do in Inveraray, Scotland: Viewpoints + Map

January 5, 2024

Inveraray is a charming small town in Argyll on the shore of Loch Fyne, the longest sea loch in Scotland. This lochside town is just an hour and a half’s drive from Glasgow, making it a perfect destination for a road trip across West Scotland. You are going to love it here! Inveraray has all the ingredients

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How to Spend a Day in Elgol and Loch Coruisk, Isle of Skye

January 4, 2024

Elgol is a small quaint Scottish village on Loch Scavaig in the Strathaird peninsula of the Isle of Skye and offers one of the best views of the majestic Cuillin Ranges. Visiting Elgol was long in our mind. When we visited the Isle of Skye the first time seven years ago, we booked a boat

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Edinburgh Castle: A Complete Guide to Plan Your Visit

January 2, 2024

Steeped in hundreds of years of captivating history, Edinburgh Castle possesses a certain magical charm that makes it one of the best castles in Scotland. Strategically placed over an extinct volcano that erupted millions of years ago, Edinburgh Castle has been there since the early 12th century. From the royal residence to a mighty military stronghold

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