Lying approximately 100KM north of Scotland are the 300 islands and skerries that make up the Shetland archipelago. With its capital, Lerwick, situated closer to Norway than Scotland, it is a community of people that have always felt a strong connection to their Norse roots. It’s worth embracing the distinctive nature of the island whenContinue reading “Visiting Shetland in 2023: Things to see & do”
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What to do in Inverness: (A Local’s Guide)
We love traveling all over The Highlands of Scotland to find new and exciting places to blog about. However, the old saying is true. There really is no place like home! We are lucky enough to call Inverness our home and we appreciate every inch of the beautiful capital of the Highlands. We thought itContinue reading “What to do in Inverness: (A Local’s Guide)”
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A Nostalgic Day at Den Finella
Since the day I learned there was a waterfall called Den Finella I have been determined to visit. Growing up as a “Finella” was quite a unique experience. I was always the only Finella in my class, my school and usually my town. I was never able to walk into a shop and find aContinue reading “A Nostalgic Day at Den Finella”
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Walking The Great Glen Way in Winter
The Great Glen way is a 79-mile-long distance walking trail that stretches from Fort William to Inverness. It follows the diagonal fault line that naturally splits the highlands in half! While it isn’t as famous as its southern counterpart, the West Highland Way, it still has some truly beautiful stretches and memorable sections. After completingContinue reading “Walking The Great Glen Way in Winter”
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13 of Scotland’s Scariest Places (That will send shivers down your spine)
Scotland can be a very spooky place. If you are searching for a scary or ghostly experience, you are in the right country! In the last year we have discovered some sinister and terrifying sites. From the Scottish borders right up to the Highlands and Islands. Scotland is rich in history, and we love aContinue reading “13 of Scotland’s Scariest Places (That will send shivers down your spine)”
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Swimming at the Fabled Fingal’s Cave
About six miles west of the Isle of Mull lies the magical island of Staffa. This island is home to the most dramatic and famous cave in Scotland. With its remarkably symmetrical basalt columns, arched roof, and otherworldly appearance, Fingal’s Cave is a unique and enchanting place to visit. To Swim or not to SwimContinue reading “Swimming at the Fabled Fingal’s Cave”
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The Dava Way in a Day
Earlier this year some friends and I decided to challenge ourselves by walking the Dava Way in one day! The Dava Way stretches 24 miles from Grantown-on-Spey near the mountainous Cairngorms to the former royal borough of Forres in Moray. The trail follows a disused Highland Railway Line through changing landscapes of woodland to desolateContinue reading “The Dava Way in a Day”
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Beautiful Tiree: The Hawaii of the North
The beautiful Scottish island of Tiree is often referred to as the ‘Hawaii of the north”. It is the most westerly island in Scotland’s Inner Hebrides and requires around a 4-hour ferry ride from Oban. Not only does Tiree have miles of shimmering white sand, but thanks to the gulf stream, Tiree experiences more hoursContinue reading “Beautiful Tiree: The Hawaii of the North”
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Island Hopping the Wonderful Western Isles
The Western Isles have long been a place I have been drawn to visit. From Eriskay’s wild ponies to Barra’s rare tidal beach airport, to the truly breath-taking beaches of Harris. It is a magical cluster of islands that we just needed to explore further. Our island-hopping route through the Western Isles was as follows. Continue reading “Island Hopping the Wonderful Western Isles”
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The Wonderful World of Crawick Multiverse
The site of Crawick Multiverse was once a sprawling open cast coalmine. Thanks to the imagination of Charles Jencks and the generosity of the landowner the barren site was transformed into a work of art. The imprint of the mine provided an interesting space for the artist to work with. However, the reformation of theContinue reading “The Wonderful World of Crawick Multiverse”
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