A great way to learn more about a place you want to visit is to read books that are set there. In fact, reading is one of our favorite ways to travel without leaving our house! Kayla has read her fair share of books set in Scotland, and in this post, we’re sharing all of …
Hi, it’s your travel bestie, Kayla! Edinburgh is the capital of Scotland and my favorite city I’ve visited. In this post, we’re sharing the top 20 things to do in Edinburgh. These are all things I’ve personally enjoyed doing over my 4 visits to this stunning capital city and that Amanda also got to experience …
It can be tough deciding where to eat in a city that has hundreds of options to choose from. To guarantee that you eat delicious food on your trip to Scotland’s capital city, we compiled a list of the best places to eat in Edinburgh. This list is compiled based off Kayla’s 4 visits to …
If you’ve read some of our previous posts on Edinburgh, Scotland, you know it’s Kayla’s favorite city she’s visited. Edinburgh has an abundance of accommodations to choose from. To help you decide where to stay during your visit, we’ve compiled a list of the best places to stay in Edinburgh. These are all places that …
Visiting Dean Village and Circus Lane are must do experiences when you’re in Edinburgh. But because they are on the New Town side, a lot of visitors sadly miss out on these two beautiful places. In this post, we’re sharing how you can visit Dean Village and then do a self-guided walk around the village, …
The Harry Potter series is one of the most beloved book series of all time. Because they are my all time favorite books, I make it a point to visit places associated with them when possible. Edinburgh, Scotland is THE place to go to explore the world behind the boy who lived. I’ve spent over …
The National Bard. The Ploughman Poet. Scotland’s Favorite Son. The National Poet of Scotland… All names attributed to poet and lyricist Robert Burns. If you’ve never heard of this legend, you’ve likely heard his lyrics, such as the famous “Auld Lang Syne”, traditionally sung at New Year’s Eve parties around the world. The National Poet …
Follow my blog with Bloglovin St. Andrews is located on the eastern coast of Scotland. The seaside town is my number one choice for day trips from Edinburgh. If you have more time though, I encourage you to spend a couple of days there so you can properly explore this charming town. In my guide …
When I approached my family with the idea of getting married in Scotland, I had no idea how they would respond. No one in our family had ever even been to Scotland or any other part of the UK. I thought for sure that my in-laws would think I was insane (they probably do, but …