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7 legendary Outlander locations in Scotland to visit

7 legendary Outlander locations in Scotland to visit

Sing me a song and join me during a Droutlander. It’s been awhile since my last post and allow me to roar back to life with a tribute to Outlander – one of my favorite shows and one of the biggest influencers of tourism to…

The Overnight Train to Scotland, Caledonian Sleeper: A Review

The Overnight Train to Scotland, Caledonian Sleeper: A Review

Greetings friends and readers! Let’s embark on a magical journey through the stunning landscapes of Scotland on board the Caledonian Sleeper train – the only overnight train to Scotland! And trust me – this isn’t your average overnight train ride. Whisk me away from the…

The Scottish pyramid hidden in the Highlands

The Scottish pyramid hidden in the Highlands

When someone says pyramids, most people think Egypt. But, would you ever think Scotland? I’ll have you know that there is in fact a Scottish pyramid hidden in the Highlands. If I’ve intrigued you, then sit back and let me tell you the story and…

Iain Burnett Highland Chocolatier: a chocolate & whisky pairing

Iain Burnett Highland Chocolatier: a chocolate & whisky pairing

Take note of this name: Iain Burnett Highland Chocolatier. You’ll want to remember it following the story I’m about to tell you. Through my extensive research about Scotland and its world class food traditions, I found out that the Scottish Highlands has a world famous,…

For the love of Puffins, with Bryan Millar Walker

For the love of Puffins, with Bryan Millar Walker

I first became acquainted with Bryan Millar Walker and Distinct.Scotland through Instagram. I have an insanely good memory for silly and useless things, so don’t ask me why I remember this story. I was in Yangon last year, and posting to my Instagram stories. Through…

Monachyle Mhor: An alluring hidden gem in the Trossachs

Monachyle Mhor: An alluring hidden gem in the Trossachs

The remoteness of the Scottish Highlands is a delight, but sometimes I do miss some creature comforts. It surprised me to find out that the Scottish Highlands are actually home to several high end restaurants. Once I found out that an unpronouncable place called Monachyle…

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.

Day Trip to the Orkney Islands

Day Trip to the Orkney Islands

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

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…