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It’s possible to find £1 notes in Scotland, but these are very rare. For reference, £1 is equivalent to around $1.29 USD at the time of writing (check the updated exchange rate here). Compared to most ...
As you probably already know from my seemingly-never-ending articles about Scottish hikes here at Travelness, Scotland is one of my favorite countries for exploring walks and wanders. In this guide, I ...
Eilean Donan Castle overlooking Loch Duich in the Scottish Highlands It’s only a tiny ruin on a little island, so it’s not the sort of place you come for endless activities or a full family day out, ...
Coming up in this guide: surprising hikes and bike rides, a big fat castle, the planet’s biggest arts festival, and the 15 best hostels in Edinburgh. You’re here because you’re visiting Edinburgh and ...
Stonehenge at Sunset The main circle has a diameter of 33 meters (108 feet), and most of the biggest stones have a height of around 9 meters (30 feet). Some of the biggest stones weigh around 22 ...
Because Edinburgh is Scotland’s capital, it’s one of the most popular tourist destinations in the UK… and it’s of course packed with stuff to do. But it’s also a hugely underrated base. Right from the ...
The famous tree in Sycamore Gap Newcastle-upon-tyne I was born here, so I might be biased, but I reckon Newcastle is one of England’s most underrated cities. The hike takes you through one of ...
If You’re In A Hurry, Here’s Our Advice In Short… The best place to stay in Edinburgh is the Royal Mile (also known as The Old Town) which is the very heart of the city. It’s the most popular area for ...
Address: Portree Campsite Torvaig, Staffin Rd, Isle of Skye IV51 9HU Prices: £16 per night for a one-person pitch. £7 per extra adult, and £3.50 per extra child Facilities: Modern showers and toilets, ...
Discover the best Christmas markets in North East England with this guide. From Central Newcastle's markets to the Hexham Christmas Market and beyond, this list includes a variety of unique and ...
If you ask anyone to recommend the best budget restaurant in Tbilisi, they’ll recommend Mapshalia. Food in Tbilisi can be pretty cheap—but here, it’s outrageously cheap. You can get a dish for a ...
Okay, this isn’t necessarily one of the very best beaches on the east coast of Scotland. But it’s clean and pretty, it’s surrounded by plenty of great stuff, and (best of all) it’s only 3 miles (5km) ...