Two Scots Abroad is an independent travel publication, founded in Scotland in 2014. We write ridiculously useful travel guides: itineraries, road trips, where to stay and what to pack.
Our deepest coverage is Scotland (road trips, cities, islands, walking routes and Scottish names), plus guides to 35+ countries across Europe, the USA, Canada and beyond.
Find out who we are and meet our writers.
Scotland is where Two Scots Abroad started, so it’s where our guides go deepest. Start with our Scotland travel guide, then pick a route, a city or an island.
Road trips: best Scotland road trips, our free North Coast 500 itinerary, NC500 planning tips, the west coast of Scotland and touring by campervan.
Edinburgh: things to do in Edinburgh, where to stay in Edinburgh and day trips from Edinburgh, including the Kingdom of Fife.
Glasgow: one day in Glasgow and day trips from Glasgow.
Islands: what to do on the Isle of Skye and where to stay.
Good to know: London to Scotland by train and the worst places for midges in Scotland (and where to go instead).
The team at Two Scots Abroad create comprehensive destination itineraries, extensive road trip route planners and essential packing lists so you don’t have to.
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Ps. All of our guides are free!
Our articles feature rooftop bars, sunset spots, romantic hotels, intimate restaurants, and the best things to do for couples.
Read all of our couple travel guides here.
Shorter days, quieter sights and cheaper rooms: winter is a good time to travel if you plan for the weather. Start with what Scotland is really like from November to February, then find Christmas markets and December city breaks further afield.
Read our guides to Scotland in November, whether it snows in Scotland and Scotland in February, or head for the best US cities in December and the Bucharest Christmas market. Shopping for someone who loves Scotland? Try our gifts from Scotland list.
Our US guides cover city itineraries, road trips and national parks: hike Big Bend, eat your way around Seattle or train like a NASA astronaut in Alabama.
Start with our free USA trip planner or browse all of our USA guides.
Cobbled streets, historic monuments, good food, beaches and late nights: here are four European city guides to start with.
We keep our guides updated, so check back before you book.
Looking for a Scottish first name, a Gaelic name or the story behind your surname? Start with our guide to Scottish names, then browse rare Gaelic girl names and rare Gaelic boy names, with meanings and pronunciations.
From mountains to beaches, weekend getaways to long-term trips, here are our recommended packing lists for travel.
You can also check out our packing list guides and our pick of the best travel gear.
Golf: golf trips and tips, including playing in Scotland.
Canada: Canada travel guides.
Travel news: the latest travel news for UK and international travellers.
