The trip to Scotland had been at the top of my bucket list for many years.
For as long as I can remember, I have always been drawn to Scotland’s fascinating history, its unique culture and, of course, its landscapes, whose beauty and variety have far exceeded my expectations.
Summer, moreover, seemed to me the ideal time to make the trip, as the days are longer and the weather is cooler than we can find in southern Europe.
How to organize a trip to Scotland?
The first thing to take into account when planning a trip to Scotland, of course, is the weather, for which you also have to be well prepared. Something that surprised me is that in just half an hour you can go from enjoying the sun in short sleeves to needing a coat and an umbrella.
On the other hand, I believe that Scotland offers very varied possibilities in terms of the route to take and to know well its different landscapes and return home full of memorable experiences, it is important to plan very well the different stages of the trip. With an itinerary of 7 to 10 days we can visit magical cities like Edinburgh, explore the landscape of lakes like Loch Lomond and make a total immersion in nature in the Highlands. Highlands.
The best experiences in Scotland
One experience I would recommend to anyone traveling to Loch Lomond is to experience the scenery of the area by land and water. Our day started with a Land Rover off-road activity through plains and forests to the top of the hill, which offers panoramic views of Loch Lomond and Loch Long.
Afterwards, our guides took us, again through incomparable landscapes, to a secret location with all comforts, where we had a scotch whisky tasting with an expert. Finally, after lunch at the local pub, we explored the loch and its islands from the water by speedboat. And, to top off this fantastic day, the more daring had the opportunity to contemplate the landscape from the air aboard a seaplane.
I also recommend a stay at The Gleneagles Hotel, as it offers a multitude of activities for the whole family, in a privileged environment.
Here, we can learn how to fish for salmon in the rivers of the estate, spend a pleasant time meeting the unique Highland cows, go hiking, horseback riding or cycling, play golf on the course where the 2014 Ryder Cup was played or enjoy the only restaurant with two Michelin stars in Scotland.
During this trip to Scotland, what surprised me the most was the city of Edinburgh, because I found it much more beautiful even than I imagined.
It is very accessible to walk around and after knowing the most important historical sites of the Old Town, it is very nice to get lost walking through the streets of the New Town until you reach Dean Village.
Also, even though I knew that Scotland’ s nature takes the breath away from every traveler who enters it, I never thought I would see such a variety of centuries-old trees of all kinds and plants of such different colors.
