Scotland

Scotland Travel Tips

We’ve visited Scotland twice in the past 8 years. It’s one our favorite countries, and a place I would seriously considering moving to. (Except for the fact that I like to be warm in the spring.)

Here are our Scotland itineraries, budgets, and tips for visiting every area of this bonnie country.

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5+ unique accommodations in Scotland for your summer holiday
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5+ unique accommodations in Scotland for your summer holiday
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7 magical Harry Potter spots in Scotland and Northumberland
UK, Scotland
7 magical Harry Potter spots in Scotland and Northumberland
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If you have a Harry Potter fan in your house and love old towns and beautiful landscapes, then you must plan a visit to Edinburgh and Northumberland (and ideally, the highlands).

Read on about some of our favorite Harry Potter spots in the UK.

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48 Hours in Edinburgh, Scotland with kids
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48 Hours in Edinburgh, Scotland with kids
Scotland, UK, Capital Cities

Edinburgh, Scotland is one of our favorite capital cities to visit. It has the perfect blend of history, culture, and family-friendly museums packed into a walkable area. Our first visit was in August of 2018 and we enjoyed the famous Edinburgh Fringe Festival. (If you have older children, then I would look into attending during Fringe).

For our second visit, we stayed for 4 nights in June and planned about 48 hours of activities to keep our 6-year-old daughter engaged and happy.

Here’s our favorite museums, activities, and restaurants in Edinburgh that can keep the whole family happy.

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Scotland Bucket List: Top 5 Experiences
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Scotland Bucket List: Top 5 Experiences
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Scotland is one of our favorite countries. Our bucket list included the Fringe Festival inEdinburgh and hiking on the Isle of Skye. Read on to help create your Scottish bucket list.

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Two Weeks in Scotland: Itinerary
camping, Scotland, UK
Two Weeks in Scotland: Itinerary
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Mountains, lochs, endless beaches, and lovely people.  By the time we finished our first week in Scotland, I felt so comfortable that I nearly forgot we were traveling on our daily trips to Tesco or the nearest CoOp. 

Below is an outline of our activities, accommodations, and what we wish we did differently.  We traveled during the end of July and beginning of August of 2018. We spent 15 days in Scotland, and it was so beautiful that we are already longing for a return trip. 

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16 days in Scotland: Budget (2024)
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16 days in Scotland: Budget (2024)
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How much does it cost to spend 2 weeks in Scotland? You might be surprised to find out that you can travel Scotland on a budget. Read on to see what we spent for two people in the summer in Scotland.

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We visited Scotland in 2018. Follow along on our more recent adventures.

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7 magical Harry Potter spots in Scotland and Northumberland
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7 magical Harry Potter spots in Scotland and Northumberland
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If you have a Harry Potter fan in your house and love old towns and beautiful landscapes, then you must plan a visit to Edinburgh and Northumberland (and ideally, the highlands).

Read on about some of our favorite Harry Potter spots in the UK.

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5 Winter Activities in Quebec City for Families
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5 Winter Activities in Quebec City for Families
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Quebec City is our favorite winter location. It’s a great city to visit as a family because it’s easy to walk around and there are endless activities for families.

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4th of July in Bar Harbor, Maine
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4th of July in Bar Harbor, Maine
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Bar Harbor, Maine is the perfect town to spend 4th of July. We love the pancake breakfast, the parade, and the fireworks. We also love bring able to hike and camp in Acadia National Park while attending this small town July 4th celebration.

If I could choose one place to spend 4th of July every year for the rest of my life, it would be in this beautiful town.

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The Ultimate Rome Bucket List (with costs for 2026)
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The Eternal city is a wonderful place to spend 3-5 days. You will never run out of things to do, and checking things off your Rome bucket list is easy.

Here’s our list with all the costs for a few days in Rome in 2026.

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