I was pleasantly surprised with a day in Glasgow from Edinburgh. I’ll admit, I had pretty low expectations for a day trip to Glasgow.
Day trip from Edinburgh
People love Scotland! The isolation, the connection with nature, and the beautiful views. But no one ever talks about the harsh reality of driving to get to these remote areas… until now!
a long rectangular image split into four parts. a small sliver on the bottom is some tall bright green grass. Then a lake takes up the rest of the bottom half the photo before more land split the lake from the sky. On this bit of land sits an old school castle. The clouds in the sky take up the remainder of the photo
A one-day road trip to St Andrews from Edinburgh is the epitome of a day in Scotland. It has it all! Castle ruins, stunning (sunset) views, and there’s even golf for those interested!
When you look up what to do in Edinburgh, you might come across Leith as a hidden gem. But, here’s the truth about Leith…
For my trip to Scotland, I won’t lie, one of my main priorities was to see at least one highland cow while I was there. Here are the best places to spot a highland cow in Scotland.
Driving through the Scotland Borders probably isn’t on the top of your list of things to do in Scotland, but it should be. The Scottish Borders are as impressive (if not more) than the Scottish Highlands. But what makes them better is that the Scottish Borders are more easily accessible to visit in one day …
North Berwick (that’s Berwick with a silent ‘W’) is the perfect coastal escape from city life. It was a recommendation from a local Scott we met while hiking Arthur’s Seat, and we were so happy we took his advice!
Like any proper Scottish town, you’ll find a golf course, castle ruins, and nature to enjoy. But what sets North Berwick apart is the outstanding coastal views and extensive sea life.
Built in the mid 1300s, Tantallon Castle sits on the edge of the sea cliffs just outside North Berwick. It’s a must-do activity to see if you’re visiting this coastal city.
The only problem is that it can prove to be pretty hard to get to if you don’t have a car. I’ll take you through your alternative options: busing and walking.