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The Elusive Search for Rob Roy’s Cave

The Elusive Search for Rob Roy’s Cave


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Given that I am currently on lockdown in Scotland (2020), it gives rise to a lot of Scottish adventures and Scottish foods. During one weekend in captivity, my housemate and I went on a proper Scottish adventure – the search for Rob Roy’s Cave on…

Visit Culloden Battlefield – a Powerful Memorial

Visit Culloden Battlefield – a Powerful Memorial

The Battle of Culloden marks a turning point in Scottish history. Located near Inverness, the battlefield is a must-visit to understand Highlander culture.

A decadent lunch at 21212

A decadent lunch at 21212


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Chef Paul Kitching suddenly passed away, which was announced by his wife and partner, Katie on twitter on 15 December 2022. What a terrible loss for the culinary world. Please join me in mourning Chef Paul. May he rest in peace. Kitching’s partner, Katie O’Brien,…

The Scottish don’t mess around with breakfast

The Scottish don’t mess around with breakfast


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(Subtitle: Lannie also does not mess around with breakfast) When I travel, I love to experience a place through its food. Having visited Scotland three times in two years, I cannot truly say that I am an expert in either Scotland or Scottish breakfast. But,…

Day Trip to the Orkney Islands

Day Trip to the Orkney Islands


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When in the North Highlands, or driving the NC 500, one thing to do is a day trip to Orkney Islands.  For those who donโ€™t know, the Orkney Islands is an archipelago comprising of 70 islands, 8 km off the coast from John oโ€™Groats.  You…

Ideas for a perfect North Coast 500 Itinerary – Caithness Edition

Ideas for a perfect North Coast 500 Itinerary – Caithness Edition


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Looking for a road trip in Scotland? Let me introduce you to the NC500 and my North Coast 500 Itinerary! In June 2019, I returned to Scotland after a year and a half away. Previously, the Beast from the East greeted me with a fever…

Titanic and Roast Chicken – the best day in Belfast

Titanic and Roast Chicken – the best day in Belfast


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I’m always really excited to visit a place that I know nothing about.  Belfast, Northern Ireland, is one of those places.  When you look up Belfast and tourism, two things are sure to come up: I can confidently say that Titanic Belfast is arguably the BEST…

Well fed in Edinburgh: A food tour review

Well fed in Edinburgh: A food tour review


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You all know how much I love my food tours. My first trip to Scotland was no different. Immediately after I arrived to Scotland, I knew I had to take an Edinburgh food tour. Because really, what do I know about Scottish food? Haggis? Whisky?…

Three Chimneys on Skye: Delicious Tastes of the Land and Sea

Three Chimneys on Skye: Delicious Tastes of the Land and Sea


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There are some phenomenal restaurants on the Isle of Skye.  For example, Michelin-starred Lochbay Restaurant is supposed to be wonderful, as is the Kinloch Lodge, located on the Southeast side of Skye.  I didn’t get a chance to eat at either of those restaurants.  But…

Isle of Skye – where the fairies live

Isle of Skye – where the fairies live


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Iceland has its trolls, Northern Ireland its giants, and the Isle of Skye has its fairies. 1. Fairy Glens On my last day at the Spoons, after check out, I ventured out to the Fairy Glens, which is near the town of Uig.  It was…