One souvenir you will surely see in Scotland is Harris tweed. Whether plain twill, traditional Herringbone or plaid, this distinctive patterned fabric is used to make everything from smart men’s suit jackets and vests to fashionable outerwear and trendy clothes designed with flair! Stores all over Scotland, and even on ferry boats, sell Harris tweed […]
Animal lovers unite. Who doesn’t love Scotland’s hairy coos & cute ewes? These animals are iconic sights in the rural rolling landscapes of Scotland. Chances are high that you’ll spot them on any road trip venturing away from city lights into the countryside. But you can up your chances significantly if you know where to […]
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. […]
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 […]
Are you a fan of Westerns? Ever dreamt of being a cowboy, or cowgirl? Or wondered what life on a ranch is reeeally like—away from Hollywood screens? Last February, I jumped at an opportunity of staying on a working cattle ranch and photographing a family and their life on a ranch in Livingston, Montana. Even […]
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