Grassmarket Square

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.

In this guide I'll share with you all the free activities I found in Edinburgh after living there for 4 years. Everything between museums, nature, historical sights and events. Hopefully you'll find it useful for your next trip to Scotland

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿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. In this guide I created a a perfect 3 day itinerary if you want to explore Scotland but do not have much time. ⛰️ You can start (and end) the trip in either Edinburgh or Glasgow. You will not require a car, all locations can be reached with public transport. I'll also share my recommendations with budget hostels in each location. What is included ✔️ Itinerary for 3 full days ✔️ List of recommended sightseeing and activities ✔️ Public transport options for moving between locations in itinerary ✔️ Recommendations for budget accomodation (hostels) ✔️ Price overview for main costs (transport, accomodation, activities)