Visit the magical Flow Country in the far north of Scotland to learn about the wonders of Europe’s largest blanket bog and the tragic history and consequences of the Highland Clearances. Follow meandering rivers through the straths, visit treasured local history museums and go birdwatching in the peatlands just a stone’s throw from the famous [...] The post The Flow Country: Learning about Blanket Bogs & Highland Clearances appeared first on Watch Me See ..read more

From traditions to folklore and language, Gaelic is an integral part of Scottish culture, history and identity. You simply can’t experience Scotland to the fullest and not engage with Scottish Gaelic culture and language. Here are several ways to do just that and support the Scottish Gaelic tourism economy along the way. When you travel [...] The post How to Engage with Scottish Gaelic as a Traveller appeared first on Watch Me See ..read more

Gliding along the deep blue waters of the west coast, anchoring in remote bays or visiting bustling island communities – for many, a sailing holiday on the Scottish west coast sounds like a dream. In this guide to sailing in Scotland, I’ll tell you how to turn that dream into reality. I’ll cover what it’s [...] The post Sailing in Scotland: Tips for a Sailing Holiday on the West Coast appeared first on Watch Me See ..read more

Driving in Scotland can be pretty challenging when you’re used to wide roads and multi-lane highways. The Scottish countryside is crisscrossed with narrow and winding roads that can feel like they are not wide enough for two cars – and sometimes they really aren’t! Find out how to drive on single-track roads in Scotland in [...] The post How to drive on single-track roads in Scotland appeared first on Watch Me See ..read more

Are you looking for a unique city trip and countryside escape in Scotland? Look no further than Dunfermline and West Fife! This guide with things to do in Dunfermline and ideas for day trips around West Fife contains everything you need to know to explore the ancient capital of Scotland and the beating heart of [...] The post Dunfermline Travel Guide: 11 Things to do in Dunfermline & West Fife appeared first on Watch Me See ..read more

Among all the magnificent Scottish animals you might hope to encounter on your trip around the country, Scottish midges are certainly not one of them. But there are ways to deal with midges and other beasties (insects) in order to avoid a “ruined holiday”. Here’s everything you need to know about Scottish midges, clegs and [...] The post A Guide to Scottish Midges & Other Beasties appeared first on Watch Me See ..read more

Burns Night is Scotland’s in-official national holiday and observed by people around the world. But what are some of the traditional Burns Night traditions and how can you celebrate a proper Burns Supper? Read on to learn about the life of Robert Burns, what to expect at a Burns Night celebration and how to host [...] The post Burns Night Traditions: How to celebrate Burns Night appeared first on Watch Me See ..read more

Scotland looks great on the screen – Hollywood certainly thinks so! From Braveheart to Brave, many internationally acclaimed movies have been inspired by Scottish stories and legends – and even more were actually filmed in Scotland. For you next movie night, make some popcorn and pick one of these fantastic films set in and/or filmed [...] The post Scotland on the Big Screen: 25+ Movies filmed in Scotland appeared first on Watch Me See ..read more

When it comes to Scottish whisky festival, there’s nothing quite like Fèis Ìle on the Isle of Islay. Planning a trip to the famous Islay whisky festival? Then read on for tips and tricks to make the most of your trip to the island. Slàinte Mhath! From the National Whisky Festival in Glasgow and Edinburgh [...] The post The Islay Whisky Festival: Tips for a trip to Fèis Ìle appeared first on Watch Me See ..read more

Are you a landscape romantic, a Sassenach or an island hopper? Find out which Scotland itinerary is the best choice for you in order to get the most out of your trip. No matter what brings you to Scotland, let’s find you the perfect itinerary! Scotland is a dream destination and people flock here from [...] The post How to find the best Scotland itinerary for you? appeared first on Watch Me See ..read more