The 7 Coolest Historic Sites in Stirling, Scotland for History Buffs

Posted on August 6, 2019 by Darlene — 8 Comments ↓

If you’re a history buff, you will love visiting Stirling, Scotland. You can hit the highlights in one very full day, or spread out your visit over two days. Here Continue Reading →

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Driving Around the Trotternish Loop – The Isle of Skye

Posted on July 8, 2019 by Darlene — Leave a reply

If you’re planning a trip to Scotland, you must take a side trip to the Isle of Skye. The Trotternish Loop is especially interesting, and you can easily hit all Continue Reading →

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The Highlights of St Andrews, Scotland in 24 Hours

Posted on June 17, 2019 by Darlene — 10 Comments ↓

St Andrews, Scotland is one of those towns that’s compact enough to see in a day or two, but interesting enough to make the stop worthwhile. The earliest known name Continue Reading →

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New Lanark, Clyde walkway trail Scotland

Everything is old in New Lanark, Scotland

Posted on January 13, 2019 by Darlene — Leave a reply

Don’t you just love those trips when you can wander off the beaten path and discover something amazing? New Lanark, Scotland was definitely one of those hidden gems. My husband Continue Reading →

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3 Easy Day Trips Around Fort William, Scotland by Car

Posted on January 5, 2019 by Darlene — Leave a reply

Fort William is a small town in the Highlands with a population of approximately 10,500. But don’t let it’s peaceful, unassuming presence fool you. This picturesque town is a great jumping-off Continue Reading →

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How to Spend 24 Hours in Glasgow, Scotland on a Budget

Posted on November 7, 2018 by Darlene — Leave a reply

You might think that 24 hours isn’t enough time to really appreciate a new city. And in most cases, you would be right. But some cities are a bit easier Continue Reading →

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What Is the Hall of Mirrors in New Lanark, Scotland?

Posted on October 26, 2018 by Darlene — 3 Comments ↓

The Hall of Mirrors, also known as the Bonnington Pavilion, the Corra Linn Pavilion, or the Falls of Clyde summerhouse, is just one of the many sights along the Clyde Continue Reading →

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Hiking the Crail Trail in Scotland

Posted on February 1, 2016 by Darlene — Leave a reply

Crail is a sleepy little harbourside town in East Neuk, Fife. It is believed to have been settled sometime in the Pictish era or even earlier. Back in the 12th Continue Reading →

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Three Beautiful Castle Ruins in Scotland You Need to Visit

Posted on January 18, 2016 by Darlene — Leave a reply

Scotland is chock-full of historic castles and castle ruins. In some ways, I find the remains of castles even more intriguing than those that have been maintained and preserved. These Continue Reading →

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The 7 Coolest Historic Sites in Stirling, Scotland for History Buffs

Driving Around the Trotternish Loop – The Isle of Skye

The Highlights of St Andrews, Scotland in 24 Hours

Everything is old in New Lanark, Scotland

3 Easy Day Trips Around Fort William, Scotland by Car

How to Spend 24 Hours in Glasgow, Scotland on a Budget

What Is the Hall of Mirrors in New Lanark, Scotland?

Hiking the Crail Trail in Scotland

Three Beautiful Castle Ruins in Scotland You Need to Visit