On the Storr I could not end my first year living in Scotland and not been to my favourite island. Skye will always be a special place…… Read more “Last (longer) trip of the year – SKYE”
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.
My first proper autumn in Scotland
I was very much looking forward to October. I have seen pictures of Scotland in autumn on Instagram and Facebook and could not wait to see it…… Read more “My first proper autumn in Scotland”
Driving in Scotland
Since I drive so much now I thought it might be worth telling about my experiences with driving on the left and in Scotland in general. The…… Read more “Driving in Scotland”
Testing the West Highland Way
Originally I had planned a Hiking retreat with a group of women in Glen Coe. Organised by the blogger Kathi Kamleitner. Watchmesee.com – if you need tips…… Read more “Testing the West Highland Way”
1st Munro bagged
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”
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”
