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3 Reasons to Visit Isle of Mull in Scotland

by Toccara & SamScotland May 28, 2016May 14, 20196 comments

While Scotland’s Isle of Skye gets a lot of attention, and rightfully so, we’d like to share with you another stunning island just off the west coast of Scotland that deserves some recognition as well! Encompassing 338 square miles (875 sq km), Isle of Mull is the second largest island of the Inner Hebrides, after …

Exploring Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park

by Toccara & SamScotland May 20, 20160 comments

We’ve been to Scotland twice now and both times we visited Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park, once in the summer and once in the early spring. The summer brought about warmer temperatures and more greenery, but also more visitors. In April, we were met with much cooler temperatures, a brown-hued landscape and many …

Things to Do in the Scottish Borders

by Toccara & SamScotland May 12, 2016May 14, 20160 comments

So you’re planning a trip to the Scottish Borders, are you? Well even if you’re not, you will be by the end of this post! (And then you’ll want to take a look at our Scottish Borders Destination Guide.)We’ll share with you many incredible things to do in the Scottish Borders, including small towns to …

The Ultimate North Coast 500 Guide

by Toccara & SamExplore The Outdoors, Scotland May 6, 2016August 19, 201718 comments

North Coast 500 – Scotland Road Trip of a Lifetime Buckle your seat belts! We’re about to take you on the ultimate road trip adventure along Scotland’s North Coast 500 route! Starting and ending in Inverness, this 500-mile circular drive takes you along stunning coastlines and countless lochs. You’ll navigate through winding mountain passes and …

Driving the North Coast 500 in a Campervan

by Toccara & SamScotland May 6, 201622 comments

We spent a week in Scotland last summer and couldn’t wait to return. In order to really experience everything this beautiful country has to offer, it’s best to hire a car so you can explore the highlands as you please. For this trip, we wanted to take it a step further, so instead of hiring …

Wild Camping in Scotland

by Toccara & SamExplore The Outdoors, Scotland May 5, 2016June 16, 202136 comments

Recently, we set out on an epic 12-day campervan road trip through some of the most beautiful regions in Scotland. With our Aero model campervan from Bunk Campers, we drove the award-winning North Coast 500 route, visited the Isle of Skye, and explored Cairngorms National Park. Prior to this adventure, we hadn’t heard much about …

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Most Beautiful Places on Isle of Skye

by Toccara & SamScotland May 5, 2016May 26, 20168 comments

We had high expectations for the Isle of Skye, given that it is pretty much Scotland’s most talked about island. Having been enticed by countless accolades and magical pictures in magazines and on the ‘net, we made it a priority to visit on our second trip to Scotland. Transportation to the Isle of Skye wasn’t …

Exploring Cairngorms National Park in Scotland

by Toccara & SamExplore The Outdoors, Scotland May 5, 20160 comments

Cairngorms National Park in Scotland is the UK’s largest national park. With over 1,700 sq miles (4,500 sq km) to discover, you could spend weeks here and not see it all. We had a delightful time during our short April visit and wanted to share with you a few of the highlights! Though you can …

Great Glen B&B – Loch Ness, Scotland

by Toccara & SamReview, Scotland July 18, 2014May 21, 20160 comments

If you’re looking for an authentic Scottish hospitality experience, look no further than Great Glen B & B, located on 10 acres, near Loch Ness (pictured below) in the Scottish Highlands. Hosts Sonia and Graham have gone to great lengths to create a home-like environment perfect for families. They stop at nothing to make sure …

Blarcreen House B&B – Oban, Scotland

by Toccara & SamReview, Scotland July 17, 2014May 21, 20162 comments

Our favorite type of accommodation during our time on the road is a bed and breakfast. They allow us to experience the homegrown hospitality and really get to know the locals. One of the smallest accommodations (in terms of number of rooms) we have stayed during our travels thus far is Blarcreen House near Oban, …

Camera Obscura & World of Illusions – Edinburgh

by Toccara & SamActivities, Scotland July 14, 2014May 21, 201610 comments

It’s no wonder why Camera Obscura & World of Illusions is considered one of Edinburgh’s finest attractions! In 2013, it earned TripAdvisor’s Travellers Choice Award and was named the top landmark attraction in Scotland and #2 in the UK, based on millions of reviews and opinions from travelers around the world! There are FIVE floors …

The Scotch Whisky Experience – Edinburgh

by Toccara & SamActivities, Scotland July 14, 2014May 21, 20162 comments

Are planning a visit to Scotland? Do you like whisky? Well we have the experience for you! The Scotch Whisky Experience While in Edinburgh, we visited the sensational Scotch Whisky Experience, which teaches you all about the history of whisky, how it’s made, the different types, and even provides a sample at the end of the …

Motel One – Edinburgh

by Toccara & SamReview, Scotland July 12, 2014June 16, 20210 comments

Motel One Edinburgh- Royal has only been open for about 2 years now. Although the Motel One chain is considered a budget-design chain, their accommodations are nothing short of splendid! Motel One Edinburgh-Royal is located in the heart of the city, just a short walk from Waverly Station (which was very beneficial for us, seeing as …

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