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How Many Days on a Scotland Road Trip – Plan for More

When we were planning our Scotland road trip, we found ourselves asking the same question again and again, namely- how much time do we really need at each stop?

This is an important question for any road trip, because if you don’t need a ton of time in any one destination, you may be able to squeeze another stop (or two) along your route.

But in Scotland, we felt like we were thinking about this in reverse. We weren’t cutting out time to expand our road trip, we were adding time and condensing it! 

So in this one, we wanted to share why you may want to plan for more days at any given stop, especially if you are heading to the nature areas for hiking. 

More time is always better here.

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Tips and Advice for Driving in Scotland – An Easy Experience

Are you planning a trip to Scotland and wonder if you should rent a car for a road trip, despite driving on the left-hand side of the road?

Yes, you absolutely should.

Driving in Scotland was one of the easier places we’ve visited, and we were pleasantly surprised with how easy it was to get around with a rental car. But, as with all things, there are some important details you may want to think about before visiting, and we wanted to share those thoughts in this one!

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TimeSpirit at Macallan Review – Prix Fixe Dining With Whisky

TimeSpirit at The Macallan Estate in Aberlour, Scotland, is a unique dining experience in the heart of the Speyside whisky region. A partnership with the Roca brothers from El Celler de Can Roca in Girona, Spain, TimeSpirit is a feast for both the eyes and the stomach. With a stunning dining room with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the countryside, and a ten-course tasting menu with whisky or wine pairing options, there’s a lot to love here.

When planning Speyside whisky tastings before our trip to Scotland, we had initially tried to get in for a tour or tasting at Macallan, but everything was booked up well in advance. That’s when we noticed the estate’s relatively new restaurant, TimeSpirit, had openings. We booked a dinner reservation on a whim, not sure what to expect, but it turned out to be a very enjoyable and delicious evening full of delightful food, whisky, and wine.

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Why You Should Take a Driver’s Dram in Scotland

If you’re visiting Scotland, odds are good you’ll want to try their famous spirit- whisky.

But for those exploring the country on a road trip, you may be surprised to find out that Scotland has incredibly strict drinking and driving laws- so much so that practically one drink could put most visitors over the limit.

Thankfully, Scottish bars and distilleries have created a takeaway concept known as a Driver’s Dram that helps you still enjoy their whisky at a later time.

At first, I was reluctant to take these as I wasn’t sure how it’d all work relative to a conventional tasting. But after seeing it first hand, it became my go-to at every stop.

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