Stirling is located in central Scotland, on the way to Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park while Edinburgh and Glasgow are 60 Km (37 miles) and 42 Km (26 miles) far. Due to its strategic position, throughout the centuries Stirling has been considered the most important gateway to the Highlands so this explains the popular quote: “Who holds Stirling, holds Scotland”. For this reason some of the pivotal battles of the Scottish history took place here. Also Stirling Castle has been besieged several times over the centuries.   The top 8 things to see and do in Stirling As...

Usually, when you say Scotland you immediately think of Highlands or remote islands. Right, nonetheless there’re other areas maybe less famous but which well deserve a visit as they’re full of history and stunning sceneries. The Scottish Borders are a perfect example. They stretch between Edinburgh and Northumberland, along the River Tweed which marks the border with England. Besides that, together with Dumfries & Galloway this part of Scotland is also known as the Southern Uplands. The Borders offer varied landscapes from west to east such as gentle valleys, moors and the beautiful coastline overlooking the North Sea. Besides...

Considered as Scotland’s sunniest city, Dundee lays out along the Firth of Tay and it’s not far from Perth. It’s also halway between Edinburgh and Aberdeen and you can reach it by bus or by train from many stations throughout UK. Dundee is known as the “city of jute, jam and journalism” due to its relevance in these sectors during the 19th century as a consequence of the Industrial Revolution. Today the city is a very popular hub for innovation and creativity and for its contribution to many fields like medical research, video games and comics it was recognised...

After spending two days in Dundee I decided to explore its surroundings so I reached Broughty Ferry, located around 4 miles to the east of the city. The old royal burgh is easily reachable by public transport so that it’s a very popular excursion from Dundee. Otherwise, it is a valid option for all those who want to visit the city but staying in a hotel or b&b far from the chaos. In my case I chose the Best Western Woodlands Hotel, situated only few metres from the bus stop to/from Dundee and a perfect base to explore Angus...