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Gin, Ghosts & Cobbled Streets

A Whimsical Weekend in Edinburgh: Gin, Ghosts & Cobbled Streets Edinburgh is a city that wraps you in its history, tempts you with its flavors, and surprises you at every turn. I spent a weekend wandering its winding lanes, sipping its spirits, and soaking in its stories—and I’m...

Between the Stones: My Walk Through Edinburgh’s Hidden Closes

I stepped onto the Royal Mile with the kind of reverence you reserve for places that have carried centuries on their back. The cobblestones beneath my boots were slick from a morning drizzle, and the air smelled faintly of malt and rain—a scent that seemed to belong to Edinburgh as much...

Glencoe Mountain Resort, Ballachulish, UK

Glencoe Mountain Resort: Adventure, Majesty, and the Echoes of Highland History Tucked into the wild heart of the Scottish Highlands, Glencoe Mountain Resort is more than just a destination—it’s a gateway to one of the most dramatic and storied landscapes in the UK. Located near...

SgĂčrr Alasdair, Isle of Skye, UK

Conquering SgĂčrr Alasdair: A Journey to the Highest Peak on the Isle of Skye Rising dramatically from the heart of the Cuillin range, SgĂčrr Alasdair is the highest point on the Isle of Skye and one of the most exhilarating climbs in all of Scotland. At 992 meters (3,255 feet)...

Kingshouse Hotel, Ballachulish, UK

The Kinghouse Hotel: Highland Hospitality and the Shadows of Glencoe Nestled beneath the brooding peaks of Buachaille Etive MĂČr and surrounded by the raw grandeur of Rannoch Moor, the Kinghouse Hotel is one of Scotland’s oldest inns—and one of its most storied. Located at the eastern...

Pitlochry, UK

Pitlochry: Highland Charm, Clan Heritage, and Gateway to Perthshire’s Heart Nestled in the heart of Perthshire, Pitlochry is one of Scotland’s most beloved towns—a place where Victorian elegance meets Highland wilderness. I visited in August 2019, and from the moment I stepped off the...

Sligachan, Isle of Skye, UK

Sligachan Bridge: Where Myth Meets Mountain on the Isle of Skye In July 2025, I found myself standing at the edge of the Sligachan Bridge, gazing into the crystal-clear waters of the River Sligachan as they flowed beneath its graceful stone arches. The Cuillin mountains loomed in the...