Wild, windswept, and wonderful – Staffa is one of the most delightful Scottish Islands I’ve visited. If you’re wondering how to get to Staffa to see the puffins that nest there – it’s a lot easier than you think. In this guide, I’m sharing the history of the island, my tips for visiting, and how …
Dog-friendly Isle of Arran guide: We love taking Angus on our adventures with us; he loves exploring new places, and so we thought it would be fun to take him to his first island! Dubbed ‘Scotland in miniature’, the Isle of Arran has a wee bit of everything – historic sights, rugged mountains, coastal views, …
Are you planning a visit to the whisky island and looking for the perfect Islay itinerary? I spent several days on this beautiful island and I’ve come up with what I believe to be the ideal 5-day itinerary for first-time visitors to Islay. This post was written as part of a paid campaign with Explore Islay …
The Isle of May in Scotland is one of the most accessible islands off the east coast of Scotland. This island is a national nature reserve, and in the summer months it’s thriving with sea birds who return to breed. Visiting the island is a fantastic day trip from Edinburgh or Anstruther, in Fife. Read …
Who hasn’t dreamed of visiting the magical Isle of Skye? This Scottish island almost always makes the bucket list when planning a vacation to Scotland, and because it’s popular, this can mean it gets quite busy. I like to avoid the crowd, so when the opportunity came up to spend a weekend in the Isle …
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.