Travel · 10 April 2023
Doune Castle - Stirling Castle - Basel
Today is our last day in Scotland and we spend it visiting some of the country's famous castles. Our day starts with an excellent homemade hot British breakfast prepared by our Airbnb
Scotland
Scotland welcomed us with pubs and live music, then refused to let go with castles, cliffs and lonely single-track roads through the Highlands.
From Edinburgh via Dunnottar Castle, Loch Ness and the Whaligoe Steps to the Isle of Skye, the Glenfinnan Viaduct and Glen Etive: here are all posts from our Scotland road trip, including the first nervous kilometres of driving on the left.
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Travel · 9 April 2023
Glen Etive
Today we spend the day in beautiful Glen Etive. This valley is known for its picturesque landscapes, clear rivers and rugged mountains. As James Bond fans, we are particularly excited as it was…
Travel · 8 April 2023
Glenfinnan Viaduct
We get up quite early and have a typical British but vegetarian breakfast, with fried eggs, beans and of course toast. Immediately afterwards we head off in bright sunshine to Glenfinnan Viaduct,…
Travel · 7 April 2023
Eilean Donan Castle - Old Man of Storr
We begin today’s drive to the Eilean Donan Castle, a beautiful castle located on a stunning island. On the way there, we have a slight accident when our side mirror is touched by an overtaking…
Travel · 6 April 2023
Oldshoremore - Stoer Lighthouse - Ullapool
Our Airbnb host Monica served us a very nice and hearty breakfast, which strengthened us for the day. The first thing we did was visit Oldshoremore Beach. It was very windy and rainy, which was a…
Travel · 5 April 2023
Dunrobin Castle - Whaligoe Steps - Duncansby - Kinlochbervie
Today is a long and exciting day in Scotland! We start the day with a very delicious breakfast. There is even vegan bacon and sausages, toast on a toast rack, scrambled eggs, hash browns, beans,…
Travel · 4 April 2023
Johnshaven - Golspie
This morning we leave straight after breakfast for the nearby Dunnottar Castle. The view of the castle is breathtaking, we are literally surrounded by the beautiful landscape - from high cliffs to…
Travel · 3 April 2023
Edinburgh - Johnshaven
This morning we are a bit exhausted and tired. We sleep in and check out of the hotel straight away. We leave our luggage at the hotel and head off to explore Edinburgh. One thing becomes clear…
Travel · 2 April 2023
Basel - Edinburgh
Off we go on another trip to the north - but this time to Scotland. We start with a pleasant evening flight to Edinburgh and take the bus to the city centre. The ride is already great, as we can…