Category: Scotland

  • 10 Best Waterfalls in Scotland for 2024 Adventures

    10 Best Waterfalls in Scotland for 2024 Adventures

    When you think of Scotland, waterfalls may not be the first thing that springs to mind. As a country that is fiercely proud of its culture, this northern part of the UK is perhaps most associated with kilts, shortbread, whisky, tartan, and the Loch Ness Monster. But as for nature’s bounty, Scotland more than provides…

  • Hopetoun House: Outlander, History, & More

    Hopetoun House: Outlander, History, & More

    Lovers of both architecture and the show Outlander alike often find themselves drawn to the magnificent and grandiose Hopetoun House just outside Edinburgh, Scotland. Like many of the country’s iconic buildings, Hopetoun House has a rich and vast history and a strong connection to the aristocracy- and it is well worth a visit! We look…

  • Things to Do at Loch Lubnaig: Your 2024 Guide

    Things to Do at Loch Lubnaig: Your 2024 Guide

    In Scotland, no two lochs are the same!  We mean, there’s Loch Ness, for example, which supposedly is home to an ancient water beast. There’s Loch Lomond, which is renowned for its breathtaking scenery, and then there’s the small but mighty Loch Lubnaig, which is loved for its open-water swimming compatibility (among other things!). Loch…

  • Best Places to Stay on the Isle of Skye: Our Top Picks

    Best Places to Stay on the Isle of Skye: Our Top Picks

    Of all the islands Scotland has to offer, Skye is particularly magical. Not only is it home to all the natural wonders that outdoorsy folk love (beaches, mountains, forests, oh my!), but it is also rife with mystical Gaelic mythology that will enchant even the most sceptical of souls. Because of Scotland’s leniency on wild…

  • Exploring Keiss Castle in Scotland: A Guide

    Exploring Keiss Castle in Scotland: A Guide

    Scotland is home to many a gothic, enchanting castle – all of which hold their own sordid stories of royal endeavours, military plots, and murder most foul! One of our favourites – a true sight to behold – is Keiss Castle in Caithness, nestled just about as far as you can go in Scotland before…

  • Glamping Isle of Skye – 9 Luxury Spots for 2024

    Glamping Isle of Skye – 9 Luxury Spots for 2024

    Camping can be a fun, inexpensive way to take some time out of the hustle and bustle of modern life to enjoy nature and the simplicity of going back to basics – and Scotland boasts some seriously gorgeous camping spots. But with traditional camping comes impracticalities, including being at the complete mercy of the weather,…

  • 15 OUTSTANDING Glencoe Accommodation Options

    15 OUTSTANDING Glencoe Accommodation Options

    There’s nowhere on Earth quite like Glencoe, Scotland – we can vouch. It is like the magical landscape lovechild of Lord of the Rings and Game of Thrones! So much so, to see a dragon swooping across the mountain-dappled skyline wouldn’t be the least bit surprising. Those drawn to the mystical grounds of the Highlands…

  • Accommodation Loch Lomond: 14 Stunning Options in/near Trossachs National Park

    Accommodation Loch Lomond: 14 Stunning Options in/near Trossachs National Park

    There is no shortage of incredible locations throughout Scotland just waiting to be explored, and here at Voyaging Herbivore, we have a particular soft spot for Loch Lomond. While Loch Ness may be the most famous (and mysterious!) loch in the Scottish region, Loch Lomond is arguably one of the most beautiful. It also happens…