Is the Night Riviera Sleeper worth the money, and how do you book it without getting it wrong? It’s an easy train to get wrong, and Cornwall’s distance from London catches a lot of people out in our consults and in our Facebook group. There’s no train on a Saturday night, the cheapest fares can’t…
Taking the Edinburgh to Inverness train after a few days in the capital, on your way to Loch Ness, Culloden or Skye? It’s the easiest way north without a car, and the journey can be a day out in its own right. It’s also easy to get wrong. There are two routes, most trains are…
If you’re spending a few nights in Inverness without a car, the Kyle of Lochalsh line is probably on your list, as a day out or as your way to Skye. The catch is that there are only four trains a day, they’re usually just two carriages, and the buses on to Skye leave from…
If you are in Edinburgh without a car and want a day out to St Andrews and the Fishing Villages in the East Neuk of Fife, the Rabbie’s St Andrews and Fife tour is the easy way to do it. It leaves Edinburgh Bus Station at 9.45 am, gets you back around 6.15 pm, and…
If you are based in Edinburgh and want a day in Northumberland without hiring a car, the Rabbie’s Alnwick Castle tour crosses the border for you. Its full name is the Alnwick Castle, Northumberland Coast and the Borders tour, and it leaves Edinburgh Bus Station at 8.45 am, returns around 6.15 pm, and takes in…
The West Highland Line is an unforgettable train journey. It runs from Glasgow up past Loch Lomond, across the middle of Rannoch Moor, over the Glenfinnan Viaduct and onto the fishing port of Mallaig. “The West Highland Main Line is repeatedly named as one of the most scenic railways in the world, and that is…
In episode 205 of the UK Travel Planning Podcast, Tracy and Doug share their 12 favourite things to see, do and experience in Edinburgh. Recorded fresh from five days in the city (and Tracy’s second visit in under a month), this episode covers everything from Edinburgh Castle and the Royal Mile to underground closes, rooftop…
Kyle Line, Far North Line and a castle stop you will never forget in our guide to scenic rail journeys from Inverness. Craving big Highland views without hiring a car? Inverness is a brilliant base for some of Scotland’s most scenic rail adventures. Below you will find practical route notes, what to look out for,…
If you are looking for a unique souvenir from Scotland that is both practical and meaningful, making your own Harris Tweed bag in Edinburgh is a brilliant experience. I recently joined the Islander Handbag Workshop in Edinburgh and created my own Medium Satchel. It was hands on, creative and a lot of fun! Islander has…
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The Isle of Skye is one of Scotland’s most visited destinations – and justifiably so. Part of the Inner Hebrides islands off the west coast of Scotland, the Isle of Skye is stunningly beautiful. It offers wild, windswept landscapes, fairy tale waterfalls and lochs, a dramatic coastline, historic castles, deserted beaches, great food and drink…