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 […]
Category Archives: Scotland
Ridiculously useful Scotland travel guides, itineraries, packing lists, tours and day trips.
18
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 […]
Scotland, Travel Planning
Where to Stay in Scottish Highlands, What to Do, A 3-Day Itinerary Travel Guide
14
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, […]
12
Mar
Mar
Standing on the summit of Ben Vorlich for the first time is one of those moments where Scotland quietly shows off. No dramatic fanfare. No ticket booths. Just you, a patchwork of lochs and mountains, and wind that feels like it’s been travelling since the Ice Age. We hiked Ben Vorlich expecting a nice day […]
11
Mar
Mar
There’s a moment when you cross the bridge onto the Isle of Skye where you realize something important… Scotland has gone a little bit feral. The landscape suddenly looks like it escaped from a fantasy novel. Jagged mountains. Waterfalls tumbling down cliffs. Sheep standing in the middle of the road like they pay council tax. […]