Welcome to my page dedicated to my home country of Scotland!
I write a lot about Scotland, and I wanted to showcase it separately to the worldwide destinations I write about. “An Orcadian At Home”, let’s say.
I am constantly exploring Scotland when I’m not travelling abroad, so I’ve always got loads more Scotland content to come – keep checking back for new posts!
Read all my posts about where I grew up – the fascinating islands of Orkney, tucked away off the north east coast of Scotland.
⭐ Why You Should Visit Orkney
⭐ 7 Coastal Walks You Should Take In Orkney
⭐ 50 Photos That Will Make You Want To Visit Orkney
⭐ Visiting Hoy: A Day Trip To The Highest Island In Orkney
Read all about where I live now – the beautiful and enchanting capital city of Edinburgh.
⭐ My Highlights Of Edinburgh
⭐ 50 Photos That Will Make You Want To Visit Edinburgh
⭐ 15 Quirky Bars & Restaurants In Edinburgh
⭐ How To Spend The Perfect Sunday In Edinburgh
⭐ A Local’s Guide To Leith, Edinburgh’s Coolest Neighbourhood
⭐ Edinburgh’s 10 Best Walks & Where To Find Them
⭐ A Festive Photo Friday: Christmas In Edinburgh
⭐ Things To Do In South Queensferry – A Local’s Guide
NORTH COAST 500 – THE NORTHERN HIGHLANDS
The North Coast 500 has risen in popularity over the past few years, and for good reason – check out my posts on the highlights of this incredible route!
⭐ A Camping Guide To The North Coast 500
⭐ 40 Incredible Views Of The North Coast 500
⭐ Climbing Stac Pollaidh, One Of Scotland’s Best Hikes
⭐ Adventures In Assynt: My Favourite Area Of Scotland
GLASGOW
Glasgow is very underrated compared to the nearby capital, but is very much worth a visit in its own right! From the beautiful city centre to the hip hop happening neighbourhoods like the West End, as well as world-class museums, Glasgow has endless entertainment on offer.
⭐ Glasgow: Scotland’s “Second City” That Shouldn’t Be Missed
⭐ Glasgow Street Art & The Mural Trail
GLENCOE & THE WESTERN HIGHLANDS
If you want one area of Scotland to visit, I will ALWAYS say Glencoe. I cannot even tell you how much I adore it. The gem of Scotland and one of the best road trips in the UK, not to mention an absolute paradise for hikers and photographers.
This section will also cover the rest of the western highlands, encompassing Fort William to Mallaig and Loch Ness towards Skye.
⭐ 20 Photos Of Glorious Glencoe
⭐ Glencoe Hikes, Glenfinnan Bridges & Scottish Castles
⭐ Everything You Need To Know About The Harry Potter Train In Scotland
ISLE OF SKYE
Ah, the Isle Of Skye. One of the most popular destinations in Scotland, and yet it took me 30 years to visit! I am far from an expert (yet) but I really think it deserves the popularity and is a must-see on anyone’s visit to Scotland.
⭐ A Day On The Isle Of Skye – Which Definitely Isn’t Enough
⭐ Spending A Perfect Weekend On Skye
ISLE OF MULL
Possibly my new favourite place in Scotland, the Isle Of Mull is a treasure trove of pretty villages, fascinating history and lots of mindblowing islands, like the volcanic rock of Staffa and the beautifully serene island of Iona.
ARGYLL & BUTE
Argyll & Bute took way too long to make it onto my radar, but now that it has, I’m rather obsessed. With endless lochs, forests & magical castles, it never runs out of things to offer, and it’s one of my favourite areas to drive through in the whole country! Lots more posts coming soon.
⭐ An Anniversary Trip – Staying In A Castle In Argyll & Bute
LOCH LOMOND
Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park is one of only two national parks in Scotland. Straddling both Argyll & Bute (above) and Perthshire (below), this deserves its own section, although I’ve only written one dedicated post so far.
⭐ Getting Loch-y: A Sunny Day Out In The Trossachs
⭐ Scotland Road Trip Day 1: Glasgow to A Rainy Loch Lomond
FIFE
Fife is incredibly overlooked, admittedly myself included! This needs to change because there is so much on offer, from the best seafood in Scotland to adorable coastal villages and some of the country’s best beaches!
⭐ Exploring The Cute Coastal Towns Of Fife
⭐ Introducing Scotland’s Eighth City: Dunfermline
ABERDEENSHIRE
What Aberdeenshire lacks in mountainous scenery (and there is even some of that if you look for it!), it more than makes up with a plethora of epic castles and coastal towns.
PERTHSHIRE
Perthshire is fast becoming one of my favourite Scottish counties, with its beautiful lochs and sweeping glens. It’s also hands down the BEST place in Scotland to visit in autumn!
⭐ Fall Foliage & Failed Frolics In Picturesque Perthshire
⭐ Autumn Is So Beauti-fall in Perthshire
⭐ Staying In Scotland’s Oldest Hotel & Exploring More Of Perthshire
SOUTHERN SCOTLAND
At the moment, I’m cheating a little – Southern Scotland comprises the Borders as well as Dumfries & Galloway. However my only Dumfries post incorporates Ayrshire. So I’m including Ayrshire here for now. South Scotland is a vastly underrated area but has a lot to offer in the way of history, interesting towns and landscapes.
A post on the Borders will be coming soon!
OUTER HEBRIDES
The Outer Hebrides, comprised of a chain of islands lining the north west coast of Scotland, is home to some of our best beaches as well as fantastic history and traditions that have been kept alive. We’ve only visited Lewis & Harris so far, but it’s a great place to start.
⭐ Landscapes & History On Lewis & Harris: A Five Day Itinerary
⭐ The Incredible Beaches Of Lewis & Harris
⭐ 10 Fun Facts & Observations About Lewis & Harris
MISCELLANEOUS SCOTLAND POSTS
Outwith area posts and guides, I’ve also got a handful of posts that aren’t really tied to a specific area, or don’t fit into the pigeon holes above, as well as chronicles of miscellaneous adventures. Lots more round-up posts and itineraries coming very soon!
⭐ Exploring Coco Chanel’s Abandoned Mansion In Scotland
⭐ 10 Spooky Places To Visit In Scotland
⭐ Post-Lockdown Adventures: 4 Weekend Trips In Scotland
➡ Our 2017 road trip diary:
⭐ Scotland Road Trip Day 1: Glasgow to A Rainy Loch Lomond
⭐ Scotland Road Trip Day 2: A Sunny Loch Lomond to… A Rainy Glencoe
⭐ Scotland Road Trip Day 3: Glencoe to Loch Ness Via The Hogwarts Express
⭐ Scotland Road Trip Days 4 & 5: Finding Nessie, Inverness, Castles & Floods
5 Things On My Scotland Bucket List
- Flying to/from Barra & landing on the beach!
- Go to Up Helly Aa, Shetland’s Viking festival
- Climb Ben Nevis
- Visit Arran and climb Goatfell
- Visit St Kilda
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