River Ness

As a teenager, I visited Scotland for a few days, and that in addition to Outlander binge watching ended up with me moving to Edinburgh next year. I spent a few years living there and falling more and more in love with the country. The only problem was that it was my university years which meant a tight budget but still the need to explore. So this guide is a summary of a few years of budget travel in Scotland and what I think it's the best compromise between budget and exploring everything this magical country has to offer. ⛰️ This guide will help you plan your perfect Scotland trip - on a budget and without a car. The base of this trip is a loop which you can start in either Glasgow or Edinburgh and which will take you 8 days. Then, at every stop, I'll give you some day trip options so that you can extend your trip depending on what you want to see and how much time you have. If you go for all-day trips this full itinerary will take 17 days. 💷 I'll give you a full breakdown of the cost. The basic loop will require around 210£ for all transport and accommodation. I'll provide you with a spreadsheet that breaks down each cost and each day trip so you can also plan and adjust your trip according to your budget. I'll also share with you accommodation recommendations and a breakdown of all the buses/trains you'd need to take.

Hey, Sweet Thang!! Thanks for choosing my shop to help you have a fantastic road trip to Scotland! This was stop 3 on our 8-weeks of fun backpacking trip, aka our quarter-life crisis trip. My best friend and I hit the highlands and then partied hard in Edinburgh. Even though the weather was not in our favor, we still had a wonderful time. Watch Season 2 Episode 9 to travel with me! If you need to chat about anything, feel free to email - contact@maimfine.com Be safe on your adventure, and tag @ma.im.fine on Instagram so I can follow your travels! This guide was cocreated with Allison Bergin. xoxo Alexis