Ballater and Braemar are known for frequent royal visits, great shops and restaurants, and a bit more of a sophisticated, yet outdoorsy kind of feel. One minute, you could be walking down the streets of Ballater, only to run smack into an outdoor adventure fair; and the next minute, you could be in Braemar, dining in the Fife Arms just two days after the Queen. Yes, this happened to us.

The home of cashmere, whisky, and a hauntingly beautiful cathedral in ruins. Elgin and Aberlour are filled with so much charm and things to do that our 24 hours there was not nearly enough.

The Applecross/Shieldaig area of Scotland is peaceful. The mountains plunge into the crystal clear lochs, the wildlife is everywhere you look, the incredibly fresh air makes you want to bottle it, and the stillness that brings your mind to a much-needed ease are all what makes this part of Scotland so spectacular.

The Isles of Harris and Lewis will leave you in complete awe the entire time you're there. From foggy mountain passes, to cliffs plunging into crystal blue waters, to an old Victorian town, these Isles have every landscape imaginable and it's merely a 4-hour roundtrip to see it all!

As you drive through Skye, you want to compare it to other places you've been, but you just can’t, because it's unlike any place you've ever been. Whether it's the endless amount of waterfalls, perfectly rocky mountains, plunging into the green valleys; or all of the wildlife around you, it's just heaven.

Oban is a small, very busy, well-preserved Victorian town that was founded on whisky but thrives on tourism. At first glance, it may feel run down and not worth a look. However, once you walk along the bay and really see the architecture, you will find yourself intrigued by what stories these buildings hold.

The Isle of Islay is known for its many whisky distilleries, its windy days, its sheep and cattle farms (including its woolen mill), as well as its long history. But, when you experience it for yourself, it's so much more than that. Take a peek inside and plan your own trip!

Edinburgh, Scotland has an incredible history (long, dark, and mysterious at that). Check out our adventures all across the city and steal our itinerary if you need to!

Doune Castle (Monty Python and the Holy Grail), Midhope Castle (Outlander), and Stirling Castle were all on the agenda for our Scottish castle tour.

Founded around 550 A.D. by St. Mungo, Glasgow is steep in centuries of history and growth. Today, it’s a vibrant city with people from all over the world residing there.