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Best Gin Experiences in Edinburgh

We know when you hear Scotland the first drink you probably think of is whisky, but we make quite a lot of gin as well! According to the Scottish Gin Society, there are over 90 gin distilleries in Scotland. We’ve gathered what we think are the best gin experiences you can find in Edinburgh.    …

What To Do In Glasgow

Glasgow is a bigger city than Edinburgh, and landmarks can feel far away from each other compared to Edinburgh. So, it’s smarter to plan ahead to save yourself some time. That way you can enjoy your vacation better! Here’s a list of 10 things to do while you’re in Glasgow.   City Centre Mural Trail

Scottish Souvenirs To Bring Home

If you’re in Edinburgh for a few days, chances are you’re going to Old Town, and you’ll walk by the number of tourist gift shops that are around. They have some lovely options (like Shortbread House of Edinburgh), but if you’re looking for something local to bring back home, we recommend something you won’t find…

What To Do In Edinburgh (Before/After Your Tour)

You’ve landed in Edinburgh! Now What? We often get this question from people who have just landed and have no idea where to start. So, we’ve decided to give you a little guide on what to do in Edinburgh either before or after your tour to the highlands. We made a list of 10 things…

5 Best Whisky Bars in Edinburgh

You can’t visit Scotland without trying some whisky while you’re here. Even if you’re not a whisky person, at least try a whisky cocktail to get in the Scottish spirit. According to the Scottish Whisky Association, as of 2022, there were 141 whisky distilleries operating in Scotland. So, there’s no shortage of choice! The problem…

QUIZ: Scotland or Caribbean?

Can you guess these beaches? Some of them may surprise you! Not all beautiful beaches are found in the Caribbean… 1.     2.     3.     4.     5.     6.     7.     8.     9.     10.             Answers:…

What to Pack on Tour

The highlands aren’t like anywhere else, which is why it can be difficult to choose what to pack on your tour. We’re going to go through what we think are the most important items you should bring on your tour to the highlands. 1. Layers Scotland has very unpredictable weather! You can experience all 4…

Steamy Steamy Steam – Why the Jacobite Steam Train Journey should be on your bucket list.

Ever fancied poking your head through an open window, tongue flapping in the wind, like an overexcited puppy? That’s probably because you’re strange. an overexcited puppy. a Harry Potter Steam Train fan. Tickets for the Jacobite Express are tricky to get,  but come with me on a tour and we can have a head out,…

“Yippee-ki-yay – Rob shares his Christmas traditions”

We’re well and truly in the run up to the most exciting day of the year. The most magical of days, when children all over look forward in eager anticipation of the excitement of Die Hard Day. (24th Dec). As we approach this day of tense anxiety, wondering if this is the year Hans Gruber…

Scotland’s UNESCO Sites Through an AI Lens

AI art has been taking the art world by storm in recent years. It works by learning specific aesthetics and analysing thousands of images of a certain object or in this case, location. Artists will curate images and then feel the algorithm, and the AI then tries to generate new images in line with the…

Outlander (and creme eggs)

Outlander. Love it or not, the boost it has given the Scottish tour industry is immense, and the number of people coming here on holiday with some knowledge of Scotland’s history has risen accordingly. It was with the greatest pleasure, therefore, I headed out on my first Outlander tour of the 2022 season. 14 lovely…

Make the most of Scottish Winter with Highland Experience Tours

With the holidays over, winter being in its full glory and the January blues, it may seem like there isn’t much to look forward to. Except, there is! We really should stop waiting for summer, warm weather or the weekend to start having fun and jumping head deep into new experiences. We should embrace every…