Scotland Travel Tips
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Edinburgh Summer Activities
Written by Viator, May 2013
Summer is festival season in Edinburgh and the city becomes a melting pot of visitors from all over the world, but with so many people and so much to do, it’s hard to know where to begin. To get you ... Read more
3 Days in Inverness: Suggested Itineraries
Written by Viator, March 2013
Whether you’re making a pit stop in the Highlands’ capital before heading out on a hiking expedition or spending a leisurely weekend in the UK’s northernmost city, Inverness is the perfect gateway to ... Read more
Taste Original Scottish Whisky
Written by Viator, March 2011
The Scots love alcohol. In Edinburgh, their insatiable need for pubs has produced some very nice establishments to visit, including ancient hostelries in the Grassmarket where Scottish folk music ... Read more
Scottish Highlands Castles
Written by Viator, January 2011
Famed for their lush greenery, sweeping views, and pristine landscape, the Scottish Highlands certainly live up to their billing. A plethora of picturesque views saturate the landscape, making the ... Read more
Halloween Tours
Written by Viator, September 2010
Haunted and historic, Edinburgh is one of the best places on the planet to celebrate Halloween in true spooky style. With a history stretching back hundreds of years, plus its towering tenements, ... Read more
3 Days in the Scottish Highlands: Suggested Itineraries
Written by Viator, August 2010
The ruggedly beautiful Scottish Highlands is one of the last wildernesses in Europe. Here, a heritage of romance and individualism mirror a magnificent backdrop of powerful seas, imposing mountains ... Read more
Glasgow Suggested Itineraries
Written by Viator, August 2010
Glasgow was once overlooked by visitors in favor of Edinburgh, but now the city of culture has firmly grabbed the reins as one of Britain’s most popular destinations. Boasting fabulous Georgian ... Read more
3 Days in Edinburgh: Suggested Itineraries
Written by Viator, August 2010
In August, the Festival City explodes with arts events and the streets fill with a cosmopolitan melange of visitors high on a heady mix of culture and single malt. Day 1: Old Town and Edinburgh ... Read more
Scottish Highlands from Edinburgh
Written by Viator, August 2010
The Scottish Highlands are one of Europe's last great wilderness areas. Some come for the sweep of desolate, rugged beauty guaranteed to take your breath away. Others enjoy taking in the history of ... Read more
Iona Island in the Hebrides
Written by Philippa Burne , UK, October 2012
Iona is a tiny island off the west coast of Scotland in the Hebrides. For such a small piece of land it has a long and impressive history, from being the birthplace of Christianity in Scotland, to ... Read more
St Andrews, Scotland
Written by Philippa Burne , UK, October 2012
These days St Andrews might best be known as the place where Prince William met Kate Middleton when they both attended university here. But it was an important Scottish town for many centuries before ... Read more
Train Travel in Scotland
Written by Philippa Burne , UK, September 2012
Travelling by train is one of the best ways to see a place—you get to relax and let someone else do the driving, and you can gaze out the window at the scenery. This is particularly true in ... Read more
Top Places to Eat and Drink in Edinburgh
Written by Philippa Burne , UK, September 2012
Edinburgh is not all haggis and whisky, there’s a lot more to this city that is full of musicians, writers, students and festival goers. Here are a few of the best: 1) Café Royal Circle Bar (19 ... Read more
Haunted Edinburgh
Written by Philippa Burne , UK, September 2012
As soon as you step off the train at Edinburgh’s Waverley station you can feel it: the history – and the haunting. This is a city with stories to tell. Perhaps its the presence of Edinburgh Castle ... Read more
Hiking and Trekking in Scotland
Written by Philippa Burne , UK, August 2012
Whether you’re a serious trekker or just a Sunday stroller, Scotland is an excellent place to strap on those sensible shoes and head outdoors. If you like a long walk, there are four official ... Read more
