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When a friend comes back from a big trip, they always have so much to say, places they’ve enjoyed, restaurants they didn’t but often when we are listening our ears are green with envy and not all the information sticks! Today we are asking Vonna about Scotland;

What is your favorite thing about Scotland?

Personally its the family heritage – generally its the culture which is quite different from the English culture. Love the very Scottishness – the tartans, seeing a businessman walking along the street in his kilt, or a piper busking on he corner, porridge on the breakfast buffet, visiting castles that clan chiefs still live in.

What is a must see for a first time traveler to Scotland?
No question about it – Edinburgh Castle and Stirling Castle

Is Scottish food really as bad as popular culture like Mike Myers films would have you believe?
NO!!! Although haggis ( click here if you aren’t sure what it is) really is a common menu item, the quality of restaurant and pub food has improved dramatically in the past 20 years
What sorts of tours do you do in Scotland?
Self drive and custom groups
Castle Honeymoons, custom self-drive itineraries often on themes such as family heritage and research, clan themes, castles, distilleries, we’ve even done a tour to visit lighthouses!

What souvenirs do you bring back for your family when you go?
Everything tartan! Caithness glass’ beautiful paperweights, clan history books, Scottish music CDs.

If you could stay anywhere where would you stay?

Borthwick Castle – it’s a step back in time where you can even stay in the room once occupied by Mary Queen of Scots. If you want to experience life in a castle this is it. But it does have modern plumbing!

What time of year is best to go?
May – for uncrowded touring
August – for the Edinburgh Tattoo and Edinburgh Fringe Festival crowded but exhilarating
September -for Highland Games and general touring

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