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Travel Scotland

Explore Scotland and discover top things to do, explore history, best food and drink, museums, festivals, architecture and more.

For more detailed travel information see Visit Scotland for an official travel guide.

Travel Scotland – Top Stories

Best 10 Photos – Forth Bridge, the greatest man-made wonder in Scotland

Wendy Nordvik-Carr2020-05-08T07:48:28-07:00

The Forth Bridge is a famous Scottish landmark and UNESCO World Heritage Site. In 2016, it was voted the greatest man-made wonder [...]

Top 10 things to do on the Isle of Skye, Scotland

Wendy Nordvik-Carr2020-05-07T16:13:30-07:00

Explore the magical countryside of Isle of Skye, Scotland. Every turn on the narrow one lane roads and trails provides a feast [...]

Trip planning tools for Scotland

Wendy Nordvik-Carr2020-05-07T15:02:08-07:00

Here is a handy collection of the best trip planning tools for Scotland. Find train, ferry and bus schedules, best driving and [...]

Learn about life on the Isle of Skye

Wendy Nordvik-Carr2020-05-07T14:53:58-07:00

A visit to the Isle of Skye Museum of Island Life provides an opportunity to learn about life on the Isle of [...]

Explore the enchanted Fairy Glen, Isle of Skye, Uig Scotland

Wendy Nordvik-Carr2020-05-06T12:07:23-07:00

Discover the enchanted Fairy Glen and its whimsical geological landscape. The Ferry Glen is located in the rolling hillside above Uig, on [...]

Port of Call: Top things to do in Portree, Isle of Skye

Wendy Nordvik-Carr2020-05-06T14:16:33-07:00

The colourful town of Portree is the Isle of Skye's largest town. It is a port of call for many cruise ships [...]

Discover the rich history of famous Scottish Royals at Holyrood Palace

Wendy Nordvik-Carr2020-05-06T14:25:41-07:00

Discover Holyrood Palace and Its rich history of famous Scottish Royals, like Bonnie Prince Charlie and Mary Queen of Scots. Palace of [...]

Top things to do in Edinburgh, Scotland

Wendy Nordvik-Carr2020-05-07T15:10:31-07:00

Discover top things to do in Edinburgh, Athens of the north. A visit to Edinburgh, Scotland makes you want to explore every [...]

Port of Call: Top things to do in Queensferry, Scotland

Wendy Nordvik-Carr2020-05-07T15:20:52-07:00

Queensferry, Scotland is a port of call for many cruise ships and gateway to Edinburgh about 16 kms away. This charming port [...]

Discover famous authors of Scotland

Wendy Nordvik-Carr2020-05-06T12:14:23-07:00

Edinburgh became the first designated UNESCO City of Literature in 2004. There are currently a total of 28 cities recognized. This list [...]

Top things to do in historic Grassmarket, Edinburgh

Wendy Nordvik-Carr2020-05-07T15:43:36-07:00

There are so many things to do in Grassmarket. It is a wonderfully charming area to check out. Some of the oldest [...]

Discover Edinburgh Castle, the most well-known historic site in Scotland

Wendy Nordvik-Carr2020-05-07T15:30:36-07:00

Discover Edinburgh Castle, part of Edinburgh's UNESCO World Heritage site. It is one of the most well-known historic sites in Scotland. You [...]

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BC Travel Guide: 21-day epic road trip Part 2 – Vancouver, Jasper, Banff and Okanagan wine country

Wendy Nordvik-Carr2020-05-04T21:24:05-07:00

This is part 2 of the Travel BC Guide for a 21-day epic BC road trip from Vancouver to Jasper, Banff and [...]

Top things to do from Victoria to Pacific Rim National Park

Wendy Nordvik-Carr2020-05-04T15:35:20-07:00

Top things to do on the scenic drive from Victoria to Pacific Rim National Park. This guide will help plan your journey.

Stunning California cliffs of Cabrillo National Monument, San Diego

Wendy Nordvik-Carr2020-05-05T15:25:06-07:00

San Diego's Cabrillo National Monument offers sweeping ocean views from the rugged sandstone cliffs on California's Pacific coast. The park lands are [...]

UNESCO World Heritage Site

BC Travel Guide: 21-day epic road trip Part 2 – Vancouver, Jasper, Banff and Okanagan wine country

Wendy Nordvik-Carr2020-05-04T21:24:05-07:00

This is part 2 of the Travel BC Guide for a 21-day epic BC road trip from Vancouver to Jasper, Banff and [...]

Best 10 Photos – Forth Bridge, the greatest man-made wonder in Scotland

Wendy Nordvik-Carr2020-05-08T07:48:28-07:00

The Forth Bridge is a famous Scottish landmark and UNESCO World Heritage Site. In 2016, it was voted the greatest man-made wonder [...]

Discover Helsinki – UNESCO Creative City of Design

Wendy Nordvik-Carr2020-05-05T19:35:56-07:00

Helsinki is a wonderful city to explore by foot, bike, tram and ferry. Here are the top things to do in Helsinki, [...]

Road Trips

Discover 15 of the best waterfalls in BC

Wendy Nordvik-Carr2020-05-22T07:10:39-07:00

Finding some of the best waterfalls in BC is definitely worth the adventure. There is nothing better than getting out into the [...]

BC Travel Guide: 21-day epic road trip Part 2 – Vancouver, Jasper, Banff and Okanagan wine country

Wendy Nordvik-Carr2020-05-04T21:24:05-07:00

This is part 2 of the Travel BC Guide for a 21-day epic BC road trip from Vancouver to Jasper, Banff and [...]

Explore the Sea-to-Sky Highway, one of the most scenic drives in North America

Wendy Nordvik-Carr2020-05-04T21:13:51-07:00

Experience dramatic views of fjords, mountains, waterfalls and dormant volcanoes along the Pacific Rim of Fire.

Museums

Video: Explore the massive dinosaur exhibit in Houston

Wendy Nordvik-Carr2020-05-04T16:44:39-07:00

Explore the massive dinosaur exhibit in Houston, Texas. Discovery guide Alexander Ruff takes us on a tour of the Morian Hall [...]

Learn about the Roswell UFO incident, the aliens and the conspiracy

Wendy Nordvik-Carr2020-05-04T10:46:45-07:00

Learn about the alleged July 1947 Roswell UFO incident, the aliens and the conspiracy. What really happened just outside the town [...]

Discover historic Dutch windmills of Holland

Wendy Nordvik-Carr2020-05-05T22:10:20-07:00

Discover historic Dutch windmills of Zaanse Schans. This picturesque countryside area of the Netherlands offers a view into the past of its cultural [...]