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Driving from Edinburgh to Glencoe is one of my absolute favourite road trips in Scotland. There are plenty of amazing stops along the way, and a fantastic mixture of scenery with green and lush lowlands, lochs, picturesque towns, hidden gems, and the stunning change of entering the highlands with it’s more rugged scenery. And that’s before you even get to Glencoe! Table of Contents 1 Why drive to Glencoe? 2 How long does the drive take? 3 Renting a car in Edinburgh 4 My favourite stops along the drive to Glencoe 5 Glencoe 6 Tips for driving in Scotland Why drive to Glencoe? Many people travelling to Edinburgh or Glasgow do so without a car and rely on organised tours to see the rest of Scotland if they have extra time. While there are some fantastic tour companies offering great tours, I also love the freedom of having your own car and really think it’s the best way to see Scotland. Especially on the Edinburgh to Glencoe trip since there are SO many places to...

Before I even begin this post I feel like I won’t do Shetland justice. There are so many reasons to visit Shetland, but most of all, so you can see it for yourself . Words really can’t describe the way you’ll feel and the things you’ll see in this group of islands that are a part of Scotland, and yet not… I imagine most people don’t even consider visiting the islands of the UK, even though Scotland alone has over 790 islands. These are divided into the Hebrides (the Inner and Outer), Orkney, and Shetland. The Isle of Skye in the Inner Hebrides is probably the most popular island in Scotland, but I’ve always had a special interest in Shetland, a group of islands so far to the north that they’re closer to Norway than mainland Scotland. In the late 1920s, my great grandparents on my father’s side moved from Unst, the northern most island in Shetland and therefore Great Britain, to New Zealand, about the furthermost place they could go. Our Scottish heritage was always spoken...

Heading to the gorgeous hilly capital of Scotland, Edinburgh for 3 days? Here’s a perfect Edinburgh itinerary to guide you to the best things to do & explore in this lovely city in 3 days. Edinburgh is undoubtedly one of the most charming cities which you can simply not miss out to visit while you are in United Kingdom. The Gothic and medieval architectures, cobbled streets, gorgeous landscapes, upbeat events, Scottish literature richness and the famous Scottish drinking experience will stay with you forever. Edinburgh is also a haven for Harry Potter fans. Being extremely accessible and walk able, it’s very easy to explore this lively city. This 3 day Edinburgh itinerary brings in together all the best attractions and some general information including best ways to get around the city, where you should be staying and some day trip ideas in case you are planning to stay longer. Here is the best way of spending 3 days in Edinburgh. Edinburgh Itinerary : 3 Days in Edinb...