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A Virtual Tour of the Callendar House in Falkirk, Scotland

If you're visiting Falkirk, taking a tour of the Callendar House should definitely be on your itinerary. This year, the house was closed for nearly six months due to world events. As it happens, I was their very first visitor when they reopened on September 10th. In case you're not able to get to Scotland in the near future, or if you'd just like a taste of what's in the house, here's a little virtual tour. This is definitely not meant to supplant your own visit someday.

How to Find and Explore the Dunmore Pineapple in Scotland

The Dunmore Pineapple HouseThe Dunmore Pineapple House

As far as unusual architecture goes, the Dunmore Pineapple just might be the strangest building in Scotland. It's also rather hard to find, especially using Google Maps. On the suggestion of Visit Falkirk, I made it out to the Pineapple House to see just what was so special.

Experience the Underground Preservation of the Real Mary King’s Close

If there's one tour in Edinburgh I'd recommend above all others, it would be the Real Mary King's Close Tour. This tour has a little of everything - history, architecture, culture and even a ghost story.

A Guide to Wild Camping at Yellowcraig Beach Near Edinburgh

I can’t believe it took me five years in an out of Edinburgh to finally go wild camping at Yellowcraig Beach. It’s only an hour away by bus and simply gorgeous! I can see myself going there once a month from now on whenever I’m in town. Here’s why I loved the beach there so much, and what to expect …

Edinburgh’s Chihuahua Cafe: Enjoying the Happiest Place in Scotland

Selfie with Lady Bee at the Edinburgh Chihuahua Cafe

In my search to find the most enjoyable activities in Edinburgh, I ran across the newly opened Chihuahua Cafe. What could be better than cuddling eight small dogs for an hour? In my opinion, not much. Edinburgh’s Chihuahua Cafe just might be the happiest place in town, especially judging by the massive smiles that all the patrons leave with. What …