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I travelled to the wonderful Isle of Skye in Scotland, visiting the Loch Ness and Inverness on the way, on a budget and without a car: pretty challenging but definitely doable if well optimised !
This is the general program, tried and true;
- Day 1️⃣: stop at a castle on the famous Loch Ness and maybe spot Nessie !
- Day 2️⃣: a full day on the Isle of Skye, staying in Portree, with an adventure to the Old Man of Storr
- Day 3️⃣: visiting Inverness on the way back
This guide will also include:
- how to go to the Isle of Skye, travelling from the south of Scotland (Edinburgh, Glasgow or Dundee) by bus
- a place to stay at (which I personally tried) and other possible recommandations, and places to eat
- made for students/travellers on a budget (around £170/person, and way less if you are under 22 and live in Scotland)
- an interactive map with all the locations attached.
Enjoy this guide with my own photos as illustrations !
Car-free • Backpackers • Adventure • Nature • Budget
$7.00
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Pedro Pereira
Available for hire
Highland Odyssey: a 5 day road trip Scottish adventure for first-timers
The Scottish Highlands, a rugged and enchanting region in the north of Scotland, is renowned for its breathtaking landscapes, rich history, and traditional culture. Towering mountains, deep glens, and sparkling lochs characterize this wild and untamed terrain, offering endless opportunities for outdoor exploration and adventure.
Visitors can embark on scenic drives along the North Coast 500 route, hike through the majestic peaks of Ben Nevis or the Cairngorms, and cruise the mysterious waters of Loch Ness in search of the legendary monster. The Highlands are also steeped in history, with ancient castles, clan battlegrounds, and archaeological sites scattered throughout the landscape, telling tales of Scotland's turbulent past.
This guide includes:
- introductory note
- places to visit (museums and cultural venues, open squares, and others)
- photo spots
Get to see more from my travels on my Instagram (@pedralexpereira) and Flickr (flickr.com/photos/pedralexpereira)
50+ • Accessibility • Backpacker • Couples • Digital Nomads • Family • Groups • LGBTQ+ • Female Solo • Adventure • Architecture • Art • Foodie • History • Outdoors • People & Culture • Photography • Relaxation • Road Trip • Romantic • Slow Travel • Sustainable/Eco • Wellness
$30.00
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Un véritable coup de cœur !
Édimbourg, la capitale de l'Écosse, est une ville au charme unique, mêlant histoire, culture et modernité. Connue pour son architecture médiévale impressionnante et ses rues pavées pittoresques, elle offre une atmosphère à la fois majestueuse et accueillante. Dominée par son célèbre château, perché sur un rocher volcanique, Édimbourg regorge de monuments historiques, de musées fascinants et de paysages naturels époustouflants, comme Arthur's Seat, une ancienne colline volcanique offrant une vue panoramique sur la ville.
Ses quartiers contrastés, du Royal Mile historique à la nouvelle ville géorgienne élégante, témoignent de la riche histoire de la ville, tout en offrant une scène gastronomique et artistique florissante.
J'ai eu la possibilité d'admirer la beauté d'Édimbourg à deux reprises. Lors d'un citytrip en mode solo et, ensuite, lors de mon train trip en Écosse où j'ai clôturé mon voyage dans la capitale.
Lors de mes deux voyages, j'ai pris la décision de ne pas louer de voiture parce que :
1. J'aime pas conduire de nuit (je suis partie les deux fois en hiver) ;
2. Je suis couillonne de conduire à gauche ;
3. Je suis stressée des routes étroites (alors que j'ai roulé sur des routes de montagne en Crète).
J'ai donc choisi l'agence Rabbie's (https://www.rabbies.com) pour faire trois excursions d'une journée :
- Au départ d'Édimbourg : Loch Lomond National Park, Kelpies & Stirling Castle
- Au départ d'Inverness : Skye & Eilean Donan Castle & The Complete Loch Ness Experience
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A real crush !
Edinburgh, the capital of Scotland, is a city of unique charm, combining history, culture and modernity. Known for its impressive medieval architecture and picturesque cobbled streets, it has a majestic yet welcoming atmosphere. Dominated by its famous castle, perched on a volcanic rock, Edinburgh is full of historic monuments, fascinating museums and breathtaking natural landscapes, such as Arthur's Seat, an ancient volcanic hill offering panoramic views over the city.
Its contrasting neighbourhoods, from the historic Royal Mile to the stylish Georgian New Town, reflect the city's rich history, while offering a thriving food and arts scene.
I had the opportunity to admire Edinburgh's beauty on two occasions. On a solo citytrip and then on my train trip to Scotland, where I ended my trip in the capital.
On my two trips, I decided not to hire a car because:
1. I don't like driving at night (I went both times in winter);
2. I'm a coward for driving on the left;
3. I'm stressed about narrow roads (even though I've driven on mountain roads in Crete).
So I chose Rabbie's (https://www.rabbies.com) for three day trips:
- From Edinburgh: Loch Lomond National Park, Kelpies & Stirling Castle
- From Inverness: Skye & Eilean Donan Castle & The Complete Loch Ness Experience
50+ • Backpacker • Couples • Car-free • Family • LGBTQ+ • Female Solo • Vegetarian • Vegan • Adventure • Art • Budget • Coffee • Foodie • History • Outdoors • People & Culture • Photography
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🏴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)
Accessibility • Backpacker • Car-free • Couples • Digital Nomads • Family • Groups • Gluten-free / Celiac • Halal • LGBTQ+ • Pets • Plus Size • Female Solo • Vegetarian • Vegan • Adventure • Budget • Camping • Coffee • History • Outdoors • Road Trip • Relaxation • RV • Photography • People & Culture • Overlanding • Romantic • Slow Travel • Wellness • Van Life • Sustainable/Eco
$5.00
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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.
Backpacker • Car-free • Couples • Digital Nomads • Family • Groups • LGBTQ+ • Pets • Female Solo • Plus Size • Adventure • Art • Budget • Camping • History • Outdoors • Overlanding • People & Culture • Photography • Relaxation • Road Trip • Romantic • Slow Travel • Sustainable/Eco • Wellness • Van Life
$10.00
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Scotland - the land of iconic views, food, and a FANTASTIC campervanning destination. We campervanned here for two weeks with this itinerary and had such an amazing experience. This guide covers 14 days and a whole lot of campervanning - get ready for a roadtrip! It covers the following destinations:
- Glencoe
- Isle of Skye
- NC500
- The Cairngorms
- Aberdeen
- Edinburgh
- Glasgow
& MANY destinations and things to do in between these major stops.
For some places it includes restaurants (but not all, as it's a campervanning itinerary so you'll likely be cooking most of your meals), lots of adventure (hikes, views, and activities), where to stay (parking your campervan is SO easy in Scotland we've included where to look for camping spots and also included campervan sites to hook up to for each spot), and inside intel on what you should know before you visit.
This itinerary is for the adventurous and people who want to get BUSY during their time here to see as much as possible. It includes quite a bit of driving and lots of activities. Whilst this itinerary is jam-packed, you can easily choose what you want from each day to give you more downtime, and spread some of the activities over multiple days to cut down on your driving time - it's very easily manipulated to suit your needs.
Family • Backpacker • 50+ • Couples • Digital Nomads • Female Solo • Adventure • Architecture • Camping • Foodie • Outdoors • Overlanding • Relaxation • Road Trip • Van Life • Photography • RV
$12.00
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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
Backpacker • Adventure • Photography • Road Trip • Budget
Free
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All the best places in Scotland are here ⬇️
There are 5 parts:
- Sights
- Nature
- Cities
- Roads
- Experience
50+ • Backpacker • Couples • LGBTQ+ • Groups • Family • Digital Nomads • Female Solo • Adventure • History • Outdoors • People & Culture • Photography • Relaxation • Road Trip • Romantic • Slow Travel
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