Love From Scotland

3 days ago | lovefromscotland.co.uk | Kate Hopper

There is a saying in Scotland that ‘west is best’ and yes, there’s something truly magical about Scotland’s west coast – where the sea stretches on forever, the beaches are some of the best in the world and the seafood is truly to die for. From the north to the south, here are my favourite places to visit on the west coast of Scotland. This post uses affiliate links at no cost to you, thank you for supporting my site.

2 months ago | lovefromscotland.co.uk | Kate Hopper

A very rare type of peatland, the Flow Country is the most extensive blanket bog system in the world. Made up of a series of 400,000 hectares of peat bogs and pools, the bog has been growing for more than 10,000 years. It is also spectacular. Here is how to visit the Flow Country. Did you know that in Scots that the word ‘flow’ means ‘bog’? Located in the far north of Scotland, the Flow Country is the first and only area of peatland designated as a World Heritage Site in the world by UNESCO.

2 months ago | lovefromscotland.co.uk | Kate Hopper

With its popularity never seeming to decline, the North Coast 500 (NC500) is again facing a backlash against over-tourism on the route and calls for the marketing of our most famous road trip to be cancelled. However, the far north is one of our most beautiful but fragile economic regions and we tourists have much to contribute – if we go about our visit in the most responsible and sustainable way. If you have to drive the North Coast 500, here is how to do it.

2 months ago | lovefromscotland.co.uk | Kate Hopper

Deep in Scotland’s pre-historic past, before the arrival of the Romans to lowland Scotland and even before we became famous for clans and medieval castles, the people of Scotland’s iron age left their mark in the unique ‘brochs’ they left behind. Here is how to visit my top 10 best brochs in Scotland – and a selection of brochs that you can also stay in!Here are my ten favourite brochs in Scotland to visit. Brochs are only found in Scotland and were once huge 10m+ high stone built circular towers.

Mar 8, 2025 | lovefromscotland.co.uk | Kate Hopper

Historic Scotland is responsible for caring for and promoting Scotland’s historic environment, managing over 300 properties from castles to brochs, cairns to standing stones right across the country. Here are my favourite Historic Scotland places to visit. > Become a Historic Scotland member by buying your membership online and check out the Explorer Pass. Free with Historic Scotland membership, otherwise £9.50 for adults – book a slot online before you visit.