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
Scotland, UK, Camping
5+ unique accommodations in Scotland for your summer holiday
Scotland, UK, Camping
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7 magical Harry Potter spots in Scotland and Northumberland
UK, Scotland
7 magical Harry Potter spots in Scotland and Northumberland
UK, Scotland

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
Scotland, UK, Capital Cities
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
Scotland
Scotland Bucket List: Top 5 Experiences
Scotland

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
camping, Scotland, UK

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)
Scotland
16 days in Scotland: Budget (2024)
Scotland

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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Videos from our time in Scotland

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Scenic river landscape with rocks in the foreground, green trees on the riverbanks, and mountains in the distance under a partly cloudy blue sky.
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How to travel to Ireland and Northern Ireland using points and miles
miles and points, Ireland
How to travel to Ireland and Northern Ireland using points and miles
miles and points, Ireland

How to fly from the US to Ireland on points and how to use points in Dublin and Belfast. It’s possible to visit Ireland on a budget, and we show you how!

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How to travel to Portugal using points and miles
miles and points, Portugal
How to travel to Portugal using points and miles
miles and points, Portugal

Portugal has been a hotspot for travelers from the US. The beaches are beautiful, the cities are charming, and it’s a more affordable European destination than France or Switzerland.

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How to travel to Amsterdam using points and miles
miles and points, The Netherlands
How to travel to Amsterdam using points and miles
miles and points, The Netherlands

Here’s how we visited Amsterdam on points and miles during the summer. This helped us stretch our budget for our 5 weeks across Europe.

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Bar Harbor and Acadia NP Bucket List: How to spend summer in Maine’s best small town
National Parks, USA, New England, North America
Bar Harbor and Acadia NP Bucket List: How to spend summer in Maine’s best small town
National Parks, USA, New England, North America
National Parks, USA, New England, North America
Family surf lessons in Portugal- visiting the Algarve region with kid
Portugal, Europe
Family surf lessons in Portugal- visiting the Algarve region with kid
Portugal, Europe
Portugal, Europe
5 Essential Apps to download for your first trip to Rome and Italy
Italy, travel tips
5 Essential Apps to download for your first trip to Rome and Italy
Italy, travel tips

If you are planning a trip to Italy (or anywhere in Rome) then you will want to download a few apps before your travels to help you navigate the country.

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5+ unique accommodations in Scotland for your summer holiday
Scotland, UK, Camping
5+ unique accommodations in Scotland for your summer holiday
Scotland, UK, Camping
Scotland, UK, Camping
Belmar Spa & Beach Resort: Algarve Hotel Review
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Belmar Spa & Beach Resort: Algarve Hotel Review
Portugal, hotel reviews, Europe

A review of a beautiful hotel in the Algarve region of Portugal. The perfect family-friendly hotel for a beach vacation.

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Finland is the ultimate winter break getaway. 🎄 The adults came for the Christmas markets and northern lights, and we were able to enjoy reindeer rides and a visit to Santa Claus Village for our daughter. 💬 Comment "Finland" for our i
✈️ Philly has a new route to Edinburgh, Scotland, one of our favorite cities, so we are making a return trip. We last visited Scotland in August of 2018, and it was the last country we visited before our daughter was born. Here's how we were able t
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