If you’ve ever found yourself rattling through the Scottish countryside on a slightly creaky but oddly charming intercity train, this one’s for you. ScotRail has officially confirmed it’s phasing out its ageing High Speed Trains and bringing in a fleet of refurbished Class 222 trains. The rollout begins in 2027 and wraps up by the […]
Author Archives: Two Scots Abroad
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Mar
Mar
Let’s just get this out of the way. Tipping in Scotland is not the same as tipping in the US. And if you walk into a pub throwing around 20% tips like you’re back home, you’re going to confuse people. Possibly even slightly alarm them. Now, I spend a lot of time in Scotland. I […]
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Mar
Mar
I’ll be honest. The first time I saw a Highland cow up close, I confidently pointed at one and said, “That one’s the male. Look at the horns.” boy was, I was wrong. Very wrong. And if you’re here wondering “do female Highland cows have horns?”, you’re probably in the same boat I was, standing […]
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Mar
Mar
You’d think answering “what is the most beautiful Greek island?” would be simple. It’s Greece. Throw a rock into the Aegean and you’ll probably hit something absurdly scenic. Blue domes, white villages, turquoise water, cats lounging on stone steps like they own the place. But here’s the problem. There are over 200 inhabited Greek islands […]
Scotland, Travel Planning
Where to Stay in Scottish Highlands, What to Do, A 3-Day Itinerary Travel Guide
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Mar
Mar
The first time I drove into the Scottish Highlands, I remember thinking something along the lines of, “My god… this is the most beautiful place I’ve ever seen.” I couldn’t believe my eyes and I knew I’d be back time and time again, looking for where to stay in Scottish Highlands. The mountains are breathtaking, […]