Category: United Kingdom

  • Cocktails in Aberdeen, Scotland: Top 10 Trendy Bars to Enjoy a Tipple

    Cocktails in Aberdeen, Scotland: Top 10 Trendy Bars to Enjoy a Tipple

    The Scots love nothing more than a tipple (or three!), so for those looking to indulge in a boozy beverage in the beautiful land of Aberdeen, you’re in good hands. Whether celebrating a special event, having a romantic date night, enjoying a girls’ weekend, or just because – these 10 bars are a must for…

  • How To Spend 72 Hours in Edinburgh in 2024

    How To Spend 72 Hours in Edinburgh in 2024

    Edinburgh is one of the most enchanting cities to visit for anyone with even a morsel of wanderlust. Not only does it have a vast, colourful, and sometimes sordid history, it is also rife with wonderful things to do – whatever your hobbies.  Lovers of art, culture, and architecture are well provided for, folks who…

  • Glencoe Walks: Five Of The Best Places To Walk Around In Glencoe, Scotland

    Glencoe Walks: Five Of The Best Places To Walk Around In Glencoe, Scotland

    When you step outside for a walk, you’re not only stretching your legs, but you’re also giving your lungs a fresh breath of air. Moreover, it enables your brain to take a much-needed break from the usual day-to-day worries, reducing mental fatigue and sharpening your focus, allowing you to be present in the moment.  Of…

  • Portpatrick: Scotland’s Hidden Gem

    Portpatrick: Scotland’s Hidden Gem

    Scotland is the Mecca of quaint fishing villages, and there is certainly no shortage to choose from, but perhaps none quite so delectable as the seaside town of Portpatrick. Located on the Rhins of Galloway peninsula, Portpatrick is one of the country’s hidden gems, owing to its pastel-coloured houses, puffin-dotted clifftops, and picturesque bay. For…

  • Dunbar’s Close: A Guide

    Dunbar’s Close: A Guide

    Edinburgh’s historical Royal Mile is known as one of the city’s best-loved areas and is teeming with wonderful local shops, boutiques, bars, museums, and, of course, is the home of the Scottish crown jewels! But one of its most magical elements, which is often overlooked by unaware visitors, is its many fabulous closes (an old-school…

  • Off The Beaten Path: Discover The Lost Valley Of Glencoe, Scotland

    Off The Beaten Path: Discover The Lost Valley Of Glencoe, Scotland

    Nestled within the rugged terrains of Glencoe is the Lost Valley, or Coire Gabhail as it’s known in Scottish Gaelic, with centuries-old lore wrapped up in its shroud of mystery. The name translates as the “Hollow of Capture,” echoing the valley’s intriguing history linked to the infamous MacDonald clan. With this backdrop of outlawed folklore,…

  • Edinburgh Closes: Top 10 Historical Closes (Plus Map!)

    Edinburgh Closes: Top 10 Historical Closes (Plus Map!)

    If the incredible city of Edinburgh is on your bucket list, chances are you’re already well into the research and planning stage of where you want to visit.  When it comes to the magical capital of Scotland, you will find that the city is made up of something locals know as “closes”. Many of these…

  • Fairy Glen Skye: A Full Guide to This Isle of Skye Hidden Gem

    Fairy Glen Skye: A Full Guide to This Isle of Skye Hidden Gem

    The Isle of Skye is known for many things – its white sandy beaches and its infamous whisky distilleries being just two examples. But Fairy Glen is one of its lesser-known wonders. Those who love nothing more than exploring wild, beautiful terrain rooted in mystical undertones will not want to miss out on the enchanting…