Craigmillar Castle in Edinburgh is often overlooked thanks to Edinburgh Castle, however, it is a castle that everyone should make the effort to visit. I spent two years living in Edinburgh, so I got to know the usual tourist haunts pretty well. Craigmillar Castle is one of my favourite hidden gems in the city. Sitting …
When my friend Kathi from Watch Me See suggested we head away for a girls hiking weekend, I jumped at the opportunity. We both needed a break from our busy lives in Edinburgh and Glasgow, and so we headed north to the Scottish Highlands. Our chosen destination was the remote Loch Ossian on the northeastern edge …
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 lists over 100 bothies found throughout Scotland. It wasn’t until I was halfway through my hike of the Scottish National Trail that I stayed in my first bothy. And oh …
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 you are, or believe you are suffering from depression after a long-distance hike, please talk to someone or call Samaritans on 116 123 (UK). “I’m HEEEEEERE!” It was day 50 on …
I fell in love with Scotland’s capital city when I lived there when I first moved to Scotland; there are so many things to do in Edinburgh no matter the weather or the time of year! I have had a lot of fun exploring the cobblestone streets, admiring the beautiful buildings and trying the many …
Did you know there is an island in Edinburgh you can walk to? When the sun is shining in Edinburgh and the tide is low, make your way to Cramond Island- a tidal island that lies in the Firth of Forth.