Charm of Galloway - On the basis of how busy we are at Secret Scotland, and the feedback we hear from B&Bs, it looks like 2024 could be a record year for International visitors coming to Scotland. Popular places, like Skye, have hardly any accommodation available in August. But there are places in Scotland where you can have a great holiday without any crowds. In this blog, we give you suggestions on how to spend 2 days around the quiet attractions of Galloway.
West Highland Way in Photos - An alternative title for this might be "Whoops, I've done it again". If you follow our Blog, you might recall that I hiked the West Highland Way last year. Despite the blisters, I enjoyed the experience and soon resolved to do it again. This time I did the whole hike on my own, and I made a photographic chronicle of the journey to give you more of a feel of what it's like.
Game of Thrones Scottish Style - This month we visited Moray, a region of Scotland where several powerful families battled for control. As I dug deeper into the stories of the families and castles that controlled this area, it occurred to me that Scottish history is up there with "Game of Thrones" when it comes to plot twists and debauchery.