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Exploring Carnasserie Castle: A Quiet Scottish Ruin
Louise and I have spent much time exploring castles and ruins teeming with tourists, where the hustle and bustle of groups, guides, and cameras are the norm. However, thereโs something ... -
Crinan and the Hike to Castle Dounie: Scotlandโs Hidden Gem
Crinan, a tiny harbour village on Scotlandโs southwest coast, is a place where time slows down. Nestled in Argyll and Bute, this picturesque spot is surrounded by breathtaking views of ... -
Edinburgh Adventure & an Uber Driverโs Incredible Act
Coming towards the end of our Scottish stay (before I had to head to work in England for a few weeks), Louise and I spent a grand day exploring Edinburgh, ... -
Eilean Donan Castle โ Scotlandโs Most Iconic Fortress
Eilean Donan is one of the most iconic images of Scotland, instantly recognizable around the world. Nestled on a small island where three mighty sea lochs meet, itโs surrounded by ... -
Scottish Highlands Drive โ A Journey Through Majesty
Driving through the Scottish Highlandsโwhat else is there to say? The landscapes speak for themselves, vast and untamed, with every twist in the road revealing another breathtaking vista. Our day ... -
Exploring Renfrewshire โ A Scottish Homecoming
Spending quality time with Louise, exploring her hometown, and meeting her friends and familyโthis is Renfrewshire, Scotland. We embraced the moody, rainy, and utterly gorgeous Scottish weather on a hike ... -
Exploring Urquhart Castle on the Shores of Loch Ness
Urquhart Castle, sitting on the banks of Loch Ness in Drumnadrochit, is a place where history and legend collide. A fortress with a storied past, it played a key role ... -
Lochgilphead, Carnasserie Castle & a Hidden Mansion Stay
Making our way south down the west coast toward Lochgilphead, Louise and I chanced upon this unexpected little doozy. Perhaps aptly named (as we didn't see it coming), Castle Stalker ... -
Walking Bannockburn: Where Scotlandโs Fate Was Sealed
The two days that changed Scotland foreverโ23rd & 24th June, 1314. Louise and I walked the hallowed grounds where Robert the Bruce secured his kingship, routing Edward II's army despite ... -
Kicking Off an Epic UK Tour: London & Camden Adventures
With a work trip planned for the UK, Louise and I decided to time it perfectlyโaligning it with her journey home to Scotland. She flew out from Sydney ahead of ...
