Life in Glasgow is a non-stop adventure, but it’s nice to get away every once in a while. Here, we share relaxing countryside excursions, brilliant day trips, and the best places to visit in Scotland, plus some exciting international travel inspiration!
Capybara videos are going viral all over the internet in 2025 due to their relaxed temperament and being able to make friends with anyone. From riding crocodiles to making friends with fellow humans, capybaras have offi...
While Scotland and wallabies is not a combination you’d initially think of, there is a magical place in Loch Lomond, Wallaby Island, that is home to a wild colony of the adorable Australian macropods. And, surpris...
Reminiscing about the good old days when life was much easier, when all we needed was a dip in the water on a hot summer’s day. Many still remember one of the only tidal lidos in Scotland, and the first of its kin...
While we don’t often encounter turquoise waters in the UK that often, there is a special place nestled in the Lake District that is, quite literally, a wild swimming oasis. The Wasdale Emerald Pool gets its name f...
It’s official – you can now fly directly to Cornwall from Glasgow twice a week. Whether travellers Loganair has operated its inaugural flight from Glasgow to Newquay on May 31 to mark the launch of the new s...
The Scottish Isles offer some of the most spectacular vistas in the country, with some boasting views like the Caribbean with its bright blue waters and white sand beaches. Home to 790 islands, only few are inhabited, w...
Now that’s an escape like no other. Glampers can live out their Lord of the Rings fantasies by staying in tiny Hobbit-like houses, and it’s not in New Zealand – it’s in Dunblane. Craighead Howf i...
The Balmoral Castle has been closed to the public for over a century and a half and was Queen Elizabeth II’s favourite royal residence. And now, the interior and its grounds are reopening to the public for the sec...
There are no roads in or out of The Old Forge in the Scottish Highlands. Surrounded by ancient lochs and the vast outdoors, the community pub serves as a safe haven for hikers and adventurers. As the most remote mainlan...
We love Glasgow, but getting away to the countryside also has its perks. A change of scenery, some much-needed pampering and quality time with loved ones are just a few things to expect at the Glasgow Westerwood Hotel,...
