2 June 2026
Scotland has it all: breathtaking nature, fresh seafood, and landscapes that can change completely every five minutes due to the unpredictable weather. And there are plenty of fantastic design spots to be found as well. I’ve already shared all my favorites on the Scotland page, but since two weeks wasn’t quite enough time to visit everything, I’m sharing some extra tips here. Plus some recommendations for art and hikes. Enjoy!
Unfortunately, we didn’t quite make it to the far North, but that’s where you’ll find the beautiful Lundies House – and they also offer larger holiday homes perfect for families. You can find their properties in other parts of Scotland too, with Hope Lodge being their latest opening.
The Isle of Mull is definitely highly recommended, if only for a visit to restaurant Croft 3. It features a beautiful view, a nearly monastic interior, and of course, fantastic food.
Located near Kabn on Loch Fyne is Inver Restaurant & Rooms. Sadly, they are only open from Thursday onwards and we were just leaving, but it’s absolutely a must-visit as they’ve won multiple awards for their seasonal menus.
Balmoral Castle is situated close to Inverenzie Cottage and is a great tip for anyone who loves the British Royal Family and has watched The Crown. There is also a lovely 6-kilometer walk that starts there and leads up to Prince Albert’s Cairn.
Also near Inverenzie Cottage is Tamarchan Café. It’s a lovely lunch spot, and you can even join a yoga session there.
The Mercat in Culross is run by the same owners as The Dundonald, a cozy guesthouse located just outside of Edinburgh.
While we stayed at The Hoxton, Porteous Studio in Edinburgh is also highly recommended if you want to experience living in your own design apartment for a few nights.
Carter Coffee has just opened in Edinburgh and is a real must for specialty coffee lovers. But then, so is Obadiah Coffee. They don’t have their own café space, but a bag of their beans makes for a wonderful souvenir – you can pick them up at Ante.
In Edinburgh for modern art? Then don’t skip the National Galleries Scotland: Modern One. Located just outside the city, Jupiter Artland is well worth a visit too.
Gorse is a Northern Irish bakery in Edinburgh with a wonderfully colorful interior. I wouldn’t skip Lannan Bakery either.
Baern is a café and bakery in the East Neuk of Fife. A stunning view and delicious dishes—what more could you wish for?
The Isle of Skye is an absolute paradise if you love hiking. I’m a beginner myself, so we stuck to the highlights. The Old Man of Storr (pictured) comes highly recommended, but it’s featured in every single guidebook, so it can get quite busy. The same goes for the Fairy Pools. At the latter, we walked all the way to the end of the waterfalls and then turned right up the hill to loop back. It’s a great way to easily escape the crowds. Of course, there are hundreds of walks to choose from, so if you’re looking to tackle serious 20 to 30-kilometer hikes a day, it will naturally be a lot quieter. We were also tipped about Talisker Bay and Point of Sleat. Walk Highlands is the perfect website to check out, as it lets you easily filter by distance and difficulty level.
Another seriously cool place to stay is Leith Studio in Leith, a harbor area in Edinburgh where Brown’s of Leith is also a must-visit.
Have a wonderful time! And don’t forget to check out all my favorite places here.
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