My Very Own Scotch Whisky Experience in Edinburgh
One of the first things I learned on my first trip to Edinburgh is that the Scots like their whiskey. The second is that…
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Articles about travel in Scotland, including Edinburgh, Isle of Skye, and the Scottish Highlands. Includes info on celebrating Hogmanay in Scotland.
The Edinburgh Gin Distillery & the Coolest Bar You’ll Set Foot In
Up until this most recent trip to Scotland, I had never tried gin. Ever. To me, gin just sounded like a strong spirit that…
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A First-Timer’s Guide to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival
The month of August is like no other in Edinburgh. Thousands of people descend upon Scotland’s capital to attend the largest arts festival in the world:…
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Beyond the Royal Mile: Get Off the Beaten Path in Edinburgh
Edinburgh is renowned for so many unique attributes: a 13th century castle in the middle of the city. A dormant volcano and a royal palace. A…
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Hidden Things to See and Do in Edinburgh
Edinburgh is a city of secrets – from its hidden wynds and closes to its restaurants and pubs tucked below street level, with decades…
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The Isle of Mull: Wildly Beautiful and Completely Underrated
The Scottish Highlands are, simply put, starkly beautiful. From the rugged, looming mountains to the grassy glens and murky lochs shrouded in mystery, it’s no…
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Where to Eat in Edinburgh’s Old Town
Sightseeing in Edinburgh‘s Old Town is easy – dominated by a striking hill-top castle and royal palace, historic cathedrals and beautiful medieval architecture, every winding…
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Visiting Edinburgh on a Budget: 10 Money-Saving Tips
Edinburgh is a city of sheer beauty; the medieval Old Town is peppered with history and lore, and its cobbled streets, hidden closes and wynds…
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Edinburgh: Wizardry, Hauntings and Grave Robbers
Last year I visited Edinburgh in the wintertime to attend the Hogmanay year-end celebrations, however, as I walked around the city on my first…
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The Scenic Route through the Scottish Highlands
I couldn’t come to Scotland and not explore the Scottish Highlands! Once the New Years festivities were over and the crazy Loony Dookers had…
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