Misty mornings, green hills, Highland cows, and blood pudding were a few of the many things I was excited to experience on my trip to Scotland. Luckily, the country delivered this and so much more. Even though the trip met all of my magical expectations, I still managed to make some mistakes. Here are five things I wish I had known before my trip to Scotland.
When it comes to travel-bragging, Scotland has it all: outstanding castles, clan history, and just-caught crustaceans; misty mountains, moorland, and an almost make-believe atlas of islands; brain-hurting whiskey, bronze beaches, and stylish kilts. Before traveling though, the hardest part is finding answers to the most commonly asked questions: What are the best places to visit in Scotland? Where are the most beautiful places in Scotland? What extraordinary sights shouldn't be missed?