Planning your trip to Scotland? Here are my guides to my favourite regions, towns and villages to visit
Regions of Scotland to visit
5000 years of history: how to visit Orkney
Visit Orkney – with stone-age villages and huge seascapes, a trip to Orkney in north-east Scotland is a dip into 5000 years of history.
How to visit: Aberdeenshire
With 265 castles, 165 miles of dramatic coastline & one very famous Count (Dracula, that is) here is why you should visit Aberdeenshire.
How to visit: Angus
With glacial glens, beautiful beaches and as much fresh fish as you can eat, here is how to visit Angus.
How to visit: Ardnamurchan and the West Highland Peninsulas
Let me introduce you to the Ardnamurchan Peninsula, one of Scotland’s true hidden gems. Here are my things to do in Ardnamurchan.
How to visit: Argyll and Bute
My guide to visiting Argyll and Bute from Oban to the Cowal Peninsula, the Isle of Bute, to Inveraray and island hopping to the Hebridean Islands.
How to visit: Assynt and Lochinver
With otherworldly mountains and white sand beaches, amazing wildlife and tasty pies Assynt and Lochinver is one of Scotland’s most spectacular regions. Here is how to visit.
How to visit: Ayrshire
Ayrshire is a land of vast vistas, sweeping coves, iconic castles, stunning islands and one very famous poet. Here is how to visit Ayrshire.
How to visit: Caithness
The most northerly part of the UK, Caithness has a dramatic coastline, stunning beaches and is part of the famous North Coast 500. Here’s my guide to visiting Caithness.
How to visit: Clackmannanshire
It might be Scotland’s ‘wee county’, but Clackmannanshire is a mighty one. Here is how to visit Clackmannanshire.
How to visit: Cowal
The Cowal Peninsula forms part of the Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park and sits on Loch Fyne – here’s how to visit Argyll’s secret coast.
How to visit: Dumfries and Galloway
From the Mull of Galloway to the the Machar Peninsula and the Solway Firth, here’s how to visit Dumfries and Galloway.
How to visit: Fife
Voted ‘No 1 outdoor destination’ in Scotland by Scottish Natural Heritage eight years in a row; it’s no wonder I spend a lot of time in Fife. Here’s the best things to do in Fife.
How to visit: Outer Hebrides
A visit to the Outer Hebrides makes for an incredible adventure playground where you can go horse riding on stunning beaches on South Uist, kayaking around a castle on Barra, and mountain biking in the mountains of Harris.
How to visit: Perthshire
Perthshire is full of beautiful lochs, towering Munros, huge glens and stunning woodlands of the Trossachs – they don’t call Perthshire Big Tree Country for nothing.
How to visit: Royal Deeside, Aberdeenshire
On the River Dee are the pretty towns of Braemar, Ballater, Aboyne & Banchory. With royal connections, here is what to do in Royal Deeside
How to visit: Speyside
Speyside might be a hallowed destination for whisky lovers, but the region is a fabulous place to visit even if you don’t indulge in a few drams! Here is my guide to things to do in Speyside.
How to visit: the Isle of Arran
Located in the Firth of Clyde, the Isle of Arran is one of Scotland’s most accessible islands which makes it perfect for a weekend away.
How to visit: the Scottish Borders
Scotland starts here! From alpacas to mountain biking, here are my favourite things to do in the Scottish Borders and Midlothian.
How to visit: Wester Ross
A guide to visiting Wester Ross, one of the world’s most spectacular regions.