After I have been to the Ben Lawers National Nature Reserve one weekend in September, I decided I wanted to go again and also explore Glen Lyon… Read more “1st Munro bagged”
Author: ElenaGoesScotland
Hi everyone
I'm Elena from Germany, born 1986 and fell in love with Scotland in 2016 when I did a roadtrip with my bestie across the country. Since then I spent almost all my holidays in Scotland, doing more roadtrips all by myself until I decided I want to live here. I moved to Edinburgh in February 2019 and enjoy the freedom of going on trips all over the country whenever I have the time.
Not knowing where to end up is the best
Normally I plan my trips around Scotland very carefully. Because since I am out there on my own, and no expert in hill walking or anything, I… Read more “Not knowing where to end up is the best”
A very Scottish weekend
Highland Games – Pitlochry Mid September me and my colleague Francesca went up to Pitlochry for the Highland Games. I always wanted to see them just out… Read more “A very Scottish weekend”
Roadtrip with the little sister
My sister Pia came to visit me for a few days and we went on a trip to Oban, the Isle of Mull and a bit across… Read more “Roadtrip with the little sister”
Something a bit different…
When people ask me why I moved to Scotland – if it was for love, if I had friends or family here or if it was purely… Read more “Something a bit different…”
Making up for neglecting Edinburgh’s surroundings
Since I did not have much time or days off recently to go on trips which are a bit further away from Edinburgh, I finally paid some… Read more “Making up for neglecting Edinburgh’s surroundings”
A perfect weekend
The perfect weekend for me is being out and exploring. If you had asked me how a perfect weekend would look like to me 2 years ago… Read more “A perfect weekend”
Trip to Lewis and Harris – July 2019
When I planned my holidays for the summer, I did not even think for one second to go somewhere else outside of Scotland. However, obviously as in… Read more “Trip to Lewis and Harris – July 2019”
Bestie visting and 1st birthday in Scotland
My best friend Nadine came over for a week to see me and celebrate my 33rd birthday with me last Thursday. It was nice to have someone… Read more “Bestie visting and 1st birthday in Scotland”
Loch Lomond
I envy people from Glasgow living so close to Loch Lomond. It “only” takes 1.5h from Edinburgh but it’s still quite a drive to get there. However,… Read more “Loch Lomond”
