Vikings haven’t pillaged the Shetland Islands in more than 500 years but a walk through its capital city of Lerwick in late January may offer the impression that the warriors still have business to...

When picturing a European holiday, it's easy to imagine the boisterous cities and incredible culture. In fact, one rarely thinks about the wide variety of islands the continent has to offer.

Festivals are undoubtedly an unavoidable part of our cultural expression. There are seemingly festivals for anything you could ever hope or dream of: music, food, art, film, or heritage-related fes...

The Scottish legends are true. The hills really are full of magic in the Isle of Skye.

Did your Hogwarts acceptance letter get lost in the mail? Mine too. But not to worry, you can still experience all the magic of Harry Potter's world as long as you have a passport...and a few pound...

Pubs are more ubiquitous in Scotland than kilts, and there are few things more satisfying than relaxing in one, sipping a wee dram of whisky, at the end of a day spent hiking hills or touring castles.

With historical backdrops, beautiful countryside and heaps of culture, the UK is a dream come true for movie-makers and travelers who love the silver screen. There has been a recent surge in movies...

Despite rumors to the contrary, not all Scots are barbarians, haggis is delicious, Burns Night isn’t about bonfires and even true Scots mostly wear underpants under their kilts! Scotland is, in fac...

For centuries, castles have housed the most wealthy and royal families of their country. Kings and queens have sat at the thrown beneath enormous tapestries of their family, with glorious stones em...