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 …
If you’ve read some of my previous posts on Edinburgh, Scotland, you know it’s my favorite city I’ve visited. Edinburgh has an abundance of accommodations to choose from. To help you decide where to stay during your visit, I’ve compiled a list of my favorite places to stay in Scotland’s capital city. These are all …
Edinburgh is the capital of Scotland and my favorite city I’ve visited. On my first adventure to Scotland, I arrived at Waverley Station in Edinburgh and took the elevator to the street level. The elevator doors opened, and I stepped out to beautiful weather, bagpipes playing in the distance, and an absolutely gorgeous view of …
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, I compiled a list of my favorite places to eat in Edinburgh. St. Gile’s Cafe & Pub – 8 St Giles’ St, Edinburgh EH1 …