Parker & Chelsea
things to do in Scotland
Edinburgh Castle
This picture was taken from Camera Obscura on the same street as the castle. It's a great vantage point to peek at the castle!
Eilean Donan Castle
Take the tour! When you get to the dining room ask one of the tour guides about the moving picture and the secret spy holes.
Loch Ness
We love the Doors Inn! You can stop in for a drink right on Loch Ness and sit on the back patio to try to spot Nessie or take your drink down to the water with you.
Talisker Distillery
Hit the Oyster Shed before or after your tour for fresh seafood caught daily!
The Oyster Shed
Those are the actual oysters from the Oyster Shed! Must try if you love oysters, and fresh seafood!
The Old Man of Storr
The Old Man of Storr is a remarkable geological site that sits roughly five miles away from Portree. Legend has it that these formations are apart of a giant who fell there long ago.
Fairy Pools
The fairy pools like many other places were named in adoration for a Clan MacLeod chief who married a fairy princess long ago. It's a wonderful place for a cold, refreshing swim amongst the glacial springs!
River Sligachan
When passing over the wee bridge in Sligachan, park your car, go down to the stream, and dunk your head in the water. If you do it correctly you are granted eternal beauty, also pop in the inn next door for a pint!
Kilt Rock
A magnificent waterfall with an incredible view, it is said that two giants Fingal and Fiona used to live there peacefully.
Dinosaur Beach
An epic place to see a Dinosaur footprint and enjoy the sea. Be sure to stop into the Dinosaur Museum up the road if you're interested in this!
The Quiraing
A wonderful hike with iconic highland views. If you have never gone up a Scottish hill this is for you!
Dunvegan Castle
This castle is still owned by the MacLeod's, has beautiful gardens, and is where the chief who married the fairy princess is from.
Neist Point Lighthouse
An epic light house on a more epic coast. A bit of a journey, but totally worth it for the views and potential Orca watching.
Elgol
Picturesque views of the Black Cullin Mountains. There is a cave called Spar Cave close to here, there are also local boat tours that take you to Loch Coursisk which is a loch inside of the Cullins and can only be accessed by boat because the mountains surround the loch.
Fairy Glen
An old eerie place filled with mystery, Fairy Glen remained a secret until thirty years ago. Skye Brewery is in the nearest village Uig, visit while you're there!
Portree
The largest settlement on Skye, gateway to the north part of the Isle. The Bakery there is great!
The Elephant House
Stop in for a coffee to see where Harry Potter was written!
Arthur's Seat
A wonderful hike close to the city with views of the North Sea.
Dishoom Edinburgh
This Indian fusion restaurant was recommended to us by a friend, and we loved it!
Greyfriars Kirkyard
Tom Riddle's Grave!
Armstrong's Vintage
You can get a used kilt for a modest price. This is the place where Parker got his first kilt. You can also find authentic Scottish goods :)
The Witchery by the Castle
Check out the outdoor garden... do not order the Pidgeon.
The Dores Inn
A great inn to stop in for a pint, and to maybe see Nessie!
The King Haakon Bar
The best bar on the planet.
Caisteal Maol
Ruins of a Viking controlled castle that used to decide whether people would pass through the channel or not, by raising a giant chain to break the masts of ships that did not pay the required tax to pass.
Taste of India, Kyleakin
The best curry on the west coast!
Skye Bridge
Walk over the bridge to Kyle of Lochalsh and back for amazing views!
Skye Bridge Seafoods
Take the first right at the round about coming from the bridge or the second right if you're coming from town.
Tennent Caledonian Breweries
Where the famous lager is from! Drop by for a tour, a pint, or both!
Kelvingrove Art Galleries
A taste for the finer things in life?
George Square
A great place to sit down and watch the hustle and bustle of Glasgow.
Glasgow Necropolis
A very large and interesting cemetary to walk through. Lots of history!