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…
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,…
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…
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…
A place called Holy Island has gotta be pretty, well, holy, right?! In the case of Holy Island and Lindisfarne, it certainly lives up to its name. But irrespective of your religious beliefs, this sacred ground, which can be found in Northumberland (near the Scotland/England border), provides ample reasons why it should be on your…
The rural scenery of Scotland is a sight to behold, and oftentimes, the best way to appreciate it is to be in it by way of a tent or motorhome! One such place that is particularly incredible from a camping point of view is the Isle of Skye. This mystical, whisky-drenched island is a haven…
Jet2 provided me and my husband with flights to Tenerife and an all-inclusive stay at the Hard Rock Hotel in Tenerife in exchange for this blog post. All views and opinions expressed in this post are my own. There’s nothing quite like leaving Scotland on a cold and rainy morning in late November and emerging…
Scotland is the birthplace of so many historical and cultural sites and it can be challenging to find time to cram all your bucket list stops into one mere trip. As well as the Highland beauty and mysterious loch-dwelling monsters the country is famous for, Scotland is home to some incredible architecture – particularly its…