Are you a literary fan? If so, take a fascinating diversion into southwestern Scotland and follow the Robert Burns trail. Spend a few days exploring the sites and scenery where Scotland’s favorite poet lived, farmed, wrote, walked and died. This circular route can depart from Glasgow or Edinburgh. Itinerary planning tips are detailed below. […]
Wigtown, Scotland’s Book Town, is one of those places that feels inviting the moment you arrive. Especially if you love to read books! Located way down south—closer to England’s Lake District than Edinburgh—this little seaside town is home to 900 residents and a dozen independently owned book shops. My family ventured here on a trail […]
family of my father came from Ise of Man
That’s cool! Always interesting to find connections between family and place…
Caerlaverock meaning “fort of the skylark” seems a fitting name for Caerlaverock Castle in southern Scotland. This magnificent medieval fortress, located in a pastoral setting of gently rolling lands at the edge of Solway Firth, sits near a nature reserve with blinds for watching birds that flit about grasslands, swamp and marshes. Birdsong fills the […]
So detailed, I love the photos and anticipation of “what’s down that path”
Beautifully written, great amount of history researched. I can almost picture the timeline of this castle.
You never knew where those unassuming rural roads would lead! Scotland is chock full of hidden gems like these. Thanks for reading!
I recently found out I am a descendant of the Maxwell clan and this castle. I hope to visit one day in 2024!
How very cool! Imagine what fascinating stories lie within those castle walls…
This is an overview of our 3 night itinerary on a road trip into southern Scotland from Edinburgh to Glasgow, concentrating on the Dumfries & Galloway area and the coastal west. Despite its proximity to the Scottish capital and England’s Lake District, this region sees the fewest tourists in the country…which appealed to me. If […]
Old Town Edinburgh oozes history. Haunting bagpipes fill the air as you cross cobblestones on the way to the massive castle on the hill, passing tall tenement buildings with weathered stone facades. Secretive alleyways tucked under arches beg exploring. An intriguing atmosphere lingers from a time long ago…everywhere you look. Aware that there are enough […]
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