Isle of Skye: What to expect
The Isle of Skye: what to expect The Isle of Skye is Scotland's most visited island and one of the most popular places to visit in our entire country. But what makes this island so special and what can you expect when visiting the Winged Isle? Loch Fada and Old Man of Storr A bit about Skye The Isle of Skye lies off the west coast of Scotland and is the 4th largest island in the British Isles. With a size of 639 square miles it can feel quite daunting to plan a trip around this entire[...]
Scotland Tours from Edinburgh – Why Choose MacBackpackers
Going on Tour from Edinburgh: Why to choose a MacBackpackers Tour So you're looking into Scotland tours leaving from Edinburgh? Well then we're sure you'd love to know all about us. MacBackpackers has been running tours of Scotland for over 25 years. But there's loads of tour operators out there, so why should you choose a MacBackpackers tour over anyone else? We want to make Scottish travel affordable Scotland was once a holiday destination for the royals and upper society, and while Queen Victoria did popularise visits to the Highlands, we think a country as beautiful as ours should be[...]
5 Reasons Why You Should Choose A Scotland Bus Tour
Why a Scotland Bus Tour is the best way to explore our home We absolutely love Scotland and we get asked this question a lot: Why choose a Scotland bus tour over a self drive, public transport or the hitchhiking option? Well, we've decided to do a wee write up on 5 reason why you should consider jumping on a bus tour rather than trying to figure it out yourself. 1) Tours Add Depth to Your Trip In a country so full of folklore and with a people so gifted at spinning a tale, it would be a shame to[...]
Main Character Club Tour – A Tour Like No Other
The Main Character Club Road To Skye Tour This year we were approached by Gabby of The Main Character Club to host a special edition of our 3 Day Isle of Skye tour dubbed The Road To Skye. The MCC has been on our radar for a few months and we were absolutely over the moon when Gabby asked us to help her organize the Ultimate Scottish Adventure with a feminine twist. The Main Character Club was founded by Gabby in early 2023 to "help women connect with one another in unique scenarios" and has amassed a community of over[...]
To Oban ft. Mountains & Jacobite Tales
We are excited to introduce our first guest blogger Brenna Smith. Brenna got inspiration to start her travel blog on our 5 Day Highland Fling tour last year. Since then she has even taken a trip to Norway with friends she had made through MacBackpackers. Currently, Brenna is planning a trip back to Scotland this winter. True Scotland addict!:) We can't wait to read about your next Scottish experiences, Brenna. You can read more about Brenna's adventures on her travel blog. She also hosts inspiring Insta account under name @travelbugbrenna. This post appeared first in Brenna's blog. This morning I attempted to see the[...]
MacBackpackers 5 day Skye & Highland Fling aka Getting amongst “Some Sexy Mountains”
Sammi is our first guest blogger for this year after the wee festive break we had. Sammi currently resides in Adelaide, South Australia. She works in Youth Mental Health and pursues a range of activities in her pastime such as writing and contributing to the website Weekend Notes, as well as her own website, Motiveater which is centred around health promotion and healthy lifestyles. Her website provides a range of free healthy recipes and information as she believes that everyone deserves the best quality of health regardless of their situation. In her spare time, you’ll most likely find her exploring new cafes[...]
The Isle of Skye: what to expect The Isle of Skye is Scotland's most visited island[...]
Going on Tour from Edinburgh: Why to choose a MacBackpackers Tour So you're looking into Scotland tours[...]
Why a Scotland Bus Tour is the best way to explore our home We absolutely love Scotland[...]
The Main Character Club Road To Skye Tour This year we were approached by Gabby of The[...]
We are excited to introduce our first guest blogger Brenna Smith. Brenna got inspiration to start[...]
Sammi is our first guest blogger for this year after the wee festive break we had.[...]
