You know those trips where you picture all the moments in your head before you arrive? You think, “I’ll eat this, I’ll see this, and we’ll laugh our heads off the whole time.” The funny thing about my trip to Scotland is, unlike most trips, I went in with zero expectations. I let Steven and George, local trip-planning experts at Elsewhere by Lonely Planet, take charge, and it changed everything for me.
Guided by local insight, I set off to see dreamlike castles, historic forts and lonely lochs and stepped back in time to experience a Highland village as it would have been in the 18th century.
The most powerful and enduring moment arrived towards the end of our journey when our guide George took us to visit Ayr, the region where my partner Matt’s ancestors lived. To walk along the same beach his family did three centuries ago simply made the trip.
If you’re considering a visit to Scotland, I highly suggest letting go and allowing a local expert like Steven to create a one-of-a-kind itinerary just for you. Having everything arranged in advance, with local expertise and personal care, made for an unforgettable and timeless Scottish adventure – an experience that will stay with us forever.
