Stirling Castle, built on a fortified volcanic crag, has been modified by Scottish monarchs over the centuries. It is one of Scotland’s greatest stone castles. The drive from Sterling to Loch Lomond was an hour. I had time to kill before my boat ride, so I ventured on a walk…

The Pentlands are a range of hills just an hour and 20 minutes Southwest of Edinburgh. You can take the Lothian buses to and from the city. The hills are an iconic and ancient volcanic landscape, carved by recent glacial history, offering many trails to choose from. I explored the…

St. Andrews Castle was a bishop’s palace, a fortress and a state prison during it’s 450-year history. Protestant Preacher, George Wishart’s body, was burned inside these castle walls. Catholic Cardinal, David Beaton, was murdered inside the walls. Old Course – the home of golf, where the game was first played…

I took a 2-hour train ride from Edinburgh to the small town of Pitlochry. My first stop was to Hatties Tearoom, for a scone with jam and clotted cream. It was marvelous. The climb to the top is 841 meters steep. The hike was about 5 miles. I met some…

I took a 30-minute train ride from Edinburgh to this quaint seaside town, known as North Berwick. I walked up North Berwick Law, which is a volcanic hill that offers stunning panoramic views of East Lothian. The weather was perfect, which is rare in Scotland, so there were many people…

The Edinburgh Fringe Festival stands as the world’s largest performing arts festival, lasting 25 days and showcasing over 51,446 performances. The festival features a wide range of performances, including theater, comedy, dance, circus, cabaret, musicals, opera, music, spoken word, exhibitions, and events, catering to both big names and emerging artists.…

The Isle of Skye is a stunning little island in the Scottish Highlands, off the west coast of Scotland. My best guy friend and I rented a car and drove 5 and a 1/2 hours, from Edinburgh to Portree, which is a small town in the heart of Skye. It…

I spent nearly 7 weeks in Scotland and was based out of Edinburgh. I traveled to many nearby cities. Click on each link to read more about my adventures, such as how I taught myself to drive on the opposite side of the road! Isle of Skye The Isle of…