Things To Do
Edinburgh
Things to do/see: -Edinburgh Castle (must-see for first-timers) -Mary King’s Close (underground city tour) -Harry Potter walking tour (learn all about the inspiration behind JK Rowling's works such as Victoria Street and Greyfriars Kirk) -Scotch Whiskey Experience (try the local spirits- Johnnie Walker is great) -Stroll the Royal mile (eat and shop along the historic cobblestone streets) -Princes Street Gardens (a city park right in the heart of old town) -Hike Arthur’s Seat (if you're feeling active take a stroll to the best view of the city from a height) -If you've done the mean stream areas, check out the West End, Deans Village or Leith Food & Drink: -World's End Bar (historic film location, but snug bar with authentic cozy feel and tasty drinks) -Whiski Rooms -Dishoom (unreal middle eastern cuisine) -The Elephant House (where JK Rowling wrote much of Harry Potter)
Dundee
This is where the main room block hotel will be located, just a short trip away from Edinburgh and St. Andrews. Despite being the fourth largest in the country this is a small city, with just the right amount of charm and strategically close to our venue. - V&A Dundee (visit the local design museum) - Stroll the Dundee Waterfront -Dundee Law (for panoramic views of Dundee River) -McManus Museum (free museum about story of Dundee) -Mills Observatory (free observatory open at night for a woodland view of the stars and planets with special planetarium shows) -Broughty Castle (visit a fortress from the 1400s on the River Tay) -Check out Broughty Ferry for more of a beachtown feel Food & Drink: -Top Dog Sports Bar (right across from hotel for hot dogs and darts!) -Malmaison swanky bar feel for creative cocktails and sharing plates. - Hofn pastrys and coffee spot -Trades House traditional pub style meal - The Selkie - cute tapas Bar - Visocchi's Cafe for gelato in Broughtys Ferry
St Andrews
Our favorite place, and why we chose where to hold our wedding. This historic, quaint town has beauty around every cobblestone laid corner. -The Old Course (No Notes. But actually notes, this is a public park and free to stroll. Visit the pro shop, and try your hand at the putting green the Himalayas if it isn't being used by the local ladies league! Good luck getting on the Old Course with the lottery, but if you do please invite Casey along- just make sure he'll be back in time to make it to the end of the aisle!) -St. Andrews Cathedral & St. Rule’s Tower (these ruins are once Scotland’s largest cathedral. You can visit the grounds & museum. Climb St. Rule's Tower for great views of the town) -St. Andrews Castle (Located on a cliff by the sea, rich with history. Includes underground tunnels, a “bottle dungeon,” views across the North Sea.) -Visit the beaches (if we get fortunate weather, there is a beautiful coast line to enjoy! West Sands Beach- Famous from Chariots of Fire.)
St Andrews
So good there is more! - St Andrews Botanic Garden -University of St. Andrews (See where William and Kate met) -British Golf Museum (the home of golf, need I say more?) - St Andrews Pier & Harbour -Eden Mill Distillery ( a little out of town but some of our favorite local Gin. They have whiskey too for all that indulge) -Golf at any local course, if interested plan ahead for tee times and club rentals! -Shop Harris Tweed at the Islander store, or make your own handbag Food & Drink: -Pubs (Molly Malones, The Dunvegan, The Jigger Inn, Greyfriar's Inn, Buck's Bar, One Under Bar) -Restaurants (Forgan's, The Adamson, The Saint, St. Andrew's Brewing Company, Swilcan Loft, Tom Morris Bar & Grill, Roadhole Restaurant, 18) - Dessert: Fisher & Donaldson's for a fudge doughnut or Jannettas Gelateria -Coffee: Taste or Spoiled Life -a personal favorite!!! Balgove Larder a touch out of town but a farmer's market general store with a delicious cafe and or steakhouse farm to table lunch.
Scottish Highlands
If you stay and have extra time please explore the beautiful country up north! This is where you'll appreciate Scotland's raw beauty and even find sites from Outlander, Harry Potter, Braveheart and more. Scotland has a "right to roam" law where it's legal to explore these beautiful lands even if privately owned. Rent a car if you dare, or let someone else do the driving so you can soak up the views! -Cairngorms National Park (See the highest peaks in Scotland- Ben Nevis) -Loch Ness (visit the home of Nessie the Loch Ness "Monster") -Urquhart Castle (ruins of a beautiful castle on the loch) -Glencoe National Nature Reserve -Fort William -Glenfinnan Viaduct (the historic train best known from Harry Potter) -Midhope Castle (Lallybroch otherwise known as Jamie Frasers home from Outlander) -Clava Cairns (4000 year old ancient burial site of unknown origin) -Culloden Battlefield -Isle of Skye (a whole trip in itself if you have the time)