Exploring Kirk Yetholm & Town Yetholm: Scotland’s Answer to the Cotswolds
Next to the village of Kirk Yetholm, England ends and Scotland begins. Less than a mile away lies its twin village, Town Yetholm. Located in...
4 Things Walking the Length of Scotland Solo Taught Me
In the summer of 2018, I decided to go for a walk. This walk began in Kirk Yetholm at the Scotland/England border and zig-zagged up...
My Scotland Hiking Blog of the Scottish National Trail
In May 2018 I thru-hiked the Scottish National Trail, an 864 kilometre (536 mile) trail that runs the length of Scotland. I chose to hike...
The 10 Best Bothies in Scotland
Once a local secret, mountain bothies have made a comeback with hikers and outdoor enthusiasts after the release of The Bothy Bible, a detailed book that...
Coping With Post Trail Depression After A Long-Distance Hike
Trigger warning: The following article is my experience after completing a long-distance hike of the length of Scotland where I discuss Post Trail Depression. If...
A Guide To Hiking the Scottish National Trail
The Scottish National Trail is the grandfather of long-distance hikes in Scotland; it combines many existing trails, linking them to form one massive hike that runs the length of Scotland. In 2018 I was the first solo female to complete the trail in one go. I wrote this hiking guide to help anyone planning to hike the Scottish National Trail, including answers to the most frequently asked questions, descriptions of each section, advice on what to pack, and other helpful information.
Hiya! I'm yvette
I travel Scotland for a job 🏰✨ I'm a full-time travel writer and content creator with a book obsession, gin collection, and chocolate problem.
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