Driving from Edinburgh to Inverness (or vice versa) is a popular route that many locals and tourists take when visiting Scotland. There is plenty to see and do on the Edinburgh to Inverness drive, which follows the A9 north, and so I thought I’d share with you some of my favourite things to do along …
The Highlands
The Jacobite Steam Train, aka the Harry Potter train in Scotland, is one of the great railway journeys of the world. Even before it rose to fame thanks to the Harry Potter films, the railway journey itself was famous due to its stunning scenery, taking passengers on a journey through one of the remotest areas …
The ultimate Glencoe road trip! Glen Coe is arguably one of the most beautiful and dramatic glens in Scotland, It’s little wonder that it’s such a popular tourist location; driving through the glen is a breathtakingly bizarre feeling as if you’ve descended into another world. Our 2-day Glencoe road trip has got to be one …
Is 2 days in Inverness enough to make the most of the highland capital? Of course! With just two days in Inverness it is possible to see: I’ve visited Inverness many times and I adore this charming wee city, which is known as the capital city of the Scottish Highlands. Inverness is a lot smaller …
Are you looking for the highlights on the North Coast 500 for your upcoming trip? I drove the North Coast 500 in April, and I can honestly say it’s one of the world’s most beautiful drives. The North Coast 500 is Scotland’s answer to Route 66, and takes you through some of Scotland’s most dramatic …
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 …