Midges in Scotland???
Are you worried about going on mid-summer Outlander Tours because of midges? There are midges in Scotland, but no one on any of my tours, no matter what time of
Read FullPortree – restaurants with map
Here are some restaurants that you might wish to make reservations at before you get to Portree. Cuchullin Restaurant Seafood Phone: +44 1478 612750Dulse and Brose Elevated Scottish comfort food
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Hiking & Shoes
I usually take what I call “hiking shoes” – they’re like hiking boots but stop at the ankle like tennis shoes. For the Immersion and Redoux tours, there are castles
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Gwyllyn the Bard
As part of the Outlander Immersion Tour, we have a special performance by Gwyllyn the Bard who played and sang in Castle Leoch in the Outlander TV show. Gwyllyn, a charming
Read FullStirling -restaurants with map
Here are some restaurants that you might wish to make reservations at before you get to Stirling. The Smithy Cafe, British, Scottish (0.1 mile from Stirling Castle) +44 1786 449142
Read FullGetting to Inverness
To get to Inverness, you can fly, or take a train or a bus. Or you can take the Ferry from Scotland, then the bus then the train. Flying There
Read FullGlasgow Restaurants with Map
There are too many places to list in Glasgow. See the maps below. I’ve eaten at the Butterfly and the Pig (upper left) although it moved so I’m not sure
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If you are prone to motion sickness, please take your favorite medicine with you. The roads in the highlands are curvy and hilly and it is not fair to ask
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Things to do in Inverness
Inverness is often called the Capital of the Highlands. It is a good central point for branching out and seeing other sites in the highlands. But that’s a different blog
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Money & Credit Cards
Euros and Pounds Europe and the Republic of Ireland use the Euro. Northern Ireland uses GBP (Great British Pound) and also some banks there print their own bank notes. They are supposed
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