Travel through the picturesque Scottish countryside to explore Stirling Castle, where King James VI once lived. Then, continue on to Glasgow for a tour with a local guide. Discover local highlights, including George Square and the River Clyde. Admire the Read more…
Today was our free day in Edinburgh, so we walked allllll over the city. We touched a brass doggie’s nose for good luck, went to a museum and pointed out inappropriate things (“Oh a penis. And a bum. Oh there’s Read more…
Sightseeing tour of Edinburgh Follow a Scottish local on a sightseeing tour of the city. View the Georgian New Town and the Royal Mile, two UNESCO World Heritage sites. Pass the Sir Walter Scott monument. Enter Edinburgh Castle to view Read more…
Welcome to Scotland! Arrive in Edinburgh, then transfer to your hotel and get settled in. Later tonight, meet your tour director and fellow travelers at a welcome dinner. I got the entire row of seats to myself on the red-eye Read more…
Board your overnight flight to Edinburgh today. I’m sitting at an airport bar worrying about: My flight to Newark. It’s showing on time right now, but the guy at the bag check told me it will be delayed and that Read more…
I left my husband a month ago. Sometimes it seems like more time has passed than that. The dog and I have settled into our new apartment. I’ve figured out where the new-to-me grocery store is. I’ve been out with Read more…