Scotland Archives - https://www.travellingbookjunkie.com/tag/scotland/ Mon, 02 Mar 2026 16:07:20 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 Eagle Brae: The Perfect Luxury Log Cabin Hideaway Near Inverness https://www.travellingbookjunkie.com/eagle-brae-the-perfect-luxury-log-cabin-hideaway-near-inverness/ https://www.travellingbookjunkie.com/eagle-brae-the-perfect-luxury-log-cabin-hideaway-near-inverness/#comments Fri, 27 Feb 2026 16:04:55 +0000 https://www.travellingbookjunkie.com/?p=15464 Even before we turned in, simply seeing the Eagle Brae signage, you could tell that this was going to be something special – heavy, hand-carved wood, noticeable but also not an eyesore that detracts from the beautiful countryside views. Turning in, you are faced with a long, somewhat steep driveway...

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]]> https://www.travellingbookjunkie.com/eagle-brae-the-perfect-luxury-log-cabin-hideaway-near-inverness/feed/ 1 Travelling Scotland by Car? Why Checking Tyres in Stirling & Glasgow Matter Before You Head for the Highlands https://www.travellingbookjunkie.com/travelling-scotland-by-car-why-checking-tyres-in-stirling-matter-before-you-head-for-the-highlands/ https://www.travellingbookjunkie.com/travelling-scotland-by-car-why-checking-tyres-in-stirling-matter-before-you-head-for-the-highlands/#respond Tue, 25 Nov 2025 16:57:02 +0000 https://www.travellingbookjunkie.com/?p=15306 There is a certain thrill in beginning a Scottish road trip. The Highlands have a way of pulling people in with their endless horizons, dramatic skies, and quiet roads that feel like they were built for slow wandering rather than rushing from place to place. Before those views open up...

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]]> https://www.travellingbookjunkie.com/travelling-scotland-by-car-why-checking-tyres-in-stirling-matter-before-you-head-for-the-highlands/feed/ 0 Glen Clova Hotel: A Peaceful Stay in the Cairngorms https://www.travellingbookjunkie.com/glen-clova-hotel-a-peaceful-stay-in-the-cairngorms/ https://www.travellingbookjunkie.com/glen-clova-hotel-a-peaceful-stay-in-the-cairngorms/#respond Fri, 25 Jul 2025 08:00:35 +0000 https://www.travellingbookjunkie.com/?p=15259 As we sit watching a pair of eagles flying overhead, it doesn’t matter that it’s raining because we have just had two of the most relaxing days in a long while, thanks to The Glen Clova hotel. After spending the weekend in Edinburgh, it was time to get away from...

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]]> https://www.travellingbookjunkie.com/glen-clova-hotel-a-peaceful-stay-in-the-cairngorms/feed/ 0 13 Books Set in Edinburgh: The Classic and Literary Icons of Edinburgh https://www.travellingbookjunkie.com/13-books-set-in-edinburgh-the-classic-and-literary-icons-of-edinburgh/ https://www.travellingbookjunkie.com/13-books-set-in-edinburgh-the-classic-and-literary-icons-of-edinburgh/#respond Mon, 30 Jun 2025 08:18:44 +0000 https://www.travellingbookjunkie.com/?p=15233 Edinburgh has inspired writers for a long time, with its towering Georgian terraces, gothic spires, iconic castle, and narrow wynds. It is a city that pulses with stories—some steeped in history, others rooted in modern grit, fantasy, and psychological depth. For those looking to dip their toes into the literature...

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]]> https://www.travellingbookjunkie.com/13-books-set-in-edinburgh-the-classic-and-literary-icons-of-edinburgh/feed/ 0 Parliament House Hotel – A Luxury Edinburgh Stay in the City Centre https://www.travellingbookjunkie.com/parliament-house-hotel-a-luxury-edinburgh-stay-in-the-city-centre/ https://www.travellingbookjunkie.com/parliament-house-hotel-a-luxury-edinburgh-stay-in-the-city-centre/#respond Wed, 25 Jun 2025 08:00:20 +0000 https://www.travellingbookjunkie.com/?p=15213 With the sweat pooling at the bottom of my back, having walked the length of Princes Street with a suitcase and a rucksack in tow after getting off at the wrong bus stop, to say I was swearing about arriving in Edinburgh on what had to be one of the...

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]]> https://www.travellingbookjunkie.com/parliament-house-hotel-a-luxury-edinburgh-stay-in-the-city-centre/feed/ 0 72 hours in Edinburgh, Scotland – Must-See Sights + Top Tips https://www.travellingbookjunkie.com/72-hours-in-edinburgh-scotland-must-see-sights-top-tips/ https://www.travellingbookjunkie.com/72-hours-in-edinburgh-scotland-must-see-sights-top-tips/#respond Mon, 23 Jun 2025 18:32:57 +0000 https://www.travellingbookjunkie.com/?p=15127 Edinburgh is not only the capital of Scotland but also one of the most visited cities in Europe. With its volcanic hills, centuries of history, and an elegant new town, Edinburgh offers something for everyone. The capital is a hive of activity offering charm, culture and character. It also hosts...

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]]> https://www.travellingbookjunkie.com/5-top-holiday-suggestions-inspired-by-our-love-of-literature/feed/ 0 Review: The Sideman by Caro Ramsay https://www.travellingbookjunkie.com/review-the-sideman-by-caro-ramsay/ https://www.travellingbookjunkie.com/review-the-sideman-by-caro-ramsay/#respond Mon, 11 May 2020 08:30:25 +0000 https://www.travellingbookjunkie.com/?p=11970 DI Costello is done. No longer does she feel that she has respect for her boss or the force. She knows with all her senses that George Haggerty has killed his family yet he has an airtight alibi; the bloody Scottish Police Force. It seems that George Haggerty has managed...

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