Preparation is key! This common wisdom especially applies to travel. But not only that – anticipation can be a great pleasure in itself.
For your convenience, we have put together a list of useful links and further readings to get stuck in. Covering general topics as well as specialist info on whisky and walking/hiking.
Happy Reading!
Travel Apps
Transport for Edinburgh – your personal travel assistant
First Bus Glasgow – the essential app for using buses in Glasgow
Water of Leith Walkway – created by the Royal Botanic Gardens Edinburgh
Edinburgh – World Heritage City – official guide to the city’s medieval Old Town and Georgian New Town, packed with over 4,000 historic buildings
Scots Malt Whisky
Scotch Whisky Association -representing the Whisky industry
Whisky Fringe Festival – annual Whisky Fringe tasting event run by renowned Whisky merchant Royal Mile Whiskies
Cadenhead’s – Scotland’s Oldest Independent Bottler
Jeffrey St Whisky and Cigars – small group tastings in a fun and informal way historic buildings Scotch Whisky Association representing the Whisky industry
Walk Scotland
Mountain Weather Forecast – mountain weather forecast
Mountainbothies – list of mountain shelters
Walk Highlands – the ultimate website for walking and hiking in Scotland
Scottish Hills – forum to discuss all things related to hillwalking in Scotland
Scotways – independent charity upholding and promoting public access rights in Scotland
Links
General Information
Visit Scotland Scotland’s national tourism organisation
Traveline Scotland timetables and journey planner for all bus, rail, coach, air and ferry services in Scotland
Scotland is Now an exciting new Scotland portal
National Trust for Scotland a conservation charity looking after historic places and gardens
Blogs
Love, from Scotland husband and wife team giving a locals’ perspective
The Chaotic Scot inspirations from a former tour guide
Adventures Around Scotland exploring some of the lesser-known areas, including quirky accommodation