The Journal
Trip reports, honest advice, and the stuff guidebooks leave out. 16 stories from people who spend more time in waterproofs than is probably healthy.
NC500 in Winter: Is It Worth It?
516 miles, 6 hours of daylight, and a 50/50 chance of snow closing the Bealach na Bà. Our honest assessment.
A Week on Skye Without a Car
Buses, boats, guided tours, and your own two feet. A car-free week on Skye is absolutely possible.
The Best Bothies in the Highlands
Free stone shelters in the middle of nowhere. Some have fireplaces. Some have mice.
Glencoe vs Skye: Which Should You Prioritise?
Short on time? Here's how Scotland's two most dramatic landscapes compare.
What I Learned From 10 Days of Scottish Rain
Waterproof trousers are a lie. Gore-Tex has limits. The best pub is whichever one you're nearest to.
Eating Your Way Around Speyside
Cullen skink, venison burgers, and whisky-laced desserts — the food trail that deserves its own itinerary.
Best Beaches in the Scottish Highlands
White sand, turquoise water, and not a soul in sight. Scotland's beaches rival the Caribbean — if the Caribbean were 12°C.
Autumn in the Highlands: A Photographer's Guide
Golden light, rutting stags, and landscapes on fire. September and October are the best the Highlands ever look.
The Best Train Journeys in Scotland
The West Highland Line, the Kyle Line, and the Caledonian Sleeper — Scotland's railways are the destination.
Scottish Highland Cows: Where to Find Them
The most photogenic animal in Scotland. Here's where to find Heilan Coos that don't mind having their picture taken.
How to Read Scottish Weather Forecasts
MWIS, Met Office, your phone app — what they actually mean and which one to trust before you hike.
7 Packing Mistakes First-Time Visitors Make
Cotton jeans. One pair of trainers. A tiny tube of midge repellent. Learn from our mistakes.
Hidden Waterfall Walks in the Highlands
Beyond Steall Falls: 8 waterfalls that are just as spectacular and a fraction as busy. The best ones require a walk.
Gaelic Phrases Every Visitor Should Know
Slàinte mhath. Dreich. Cèilidh. A handful of words that will get you through the Highlands.
Scotland's Best Sunrises & Sunsets
Where to stand, when to show up, and what to point your camera at for golden hour magic.
Spring in the Highlands: Wildflowers & Wildlife
Bluebell woods, returning puffins, newborn lambs — the Highlands in April, May, and June.