My time in Scotland I only visited Edinburg but it was absolutely gorgeous! It is filled for so much history and charm, it was hard to say goodbye. I could just walk around for hours admiring the gorgeous sights. The rustic feel and the cobble stone roads where so enchanting. The Edinburg Castle was amazing and the views from the top were breath taking. I ended up eating lunch at an old tavern bar which was so warm and cozy and the food tasted homemade.
I ended up staying at a hostel in Scotland and it definitely was not the best form of a hospitality service but it was good for just a weekend. It actually ended up being a very interesting experience. There were bunk beds which are not particularly unique for hostels but there was a children's rug on the floor. The kind with roads and shops, but it was on top of another rug, very bizarre. Our lockers also were not numbered but were identified by a different bug or creature, which I certainly was not too fond of. Though it may have not been the most ideal place and sequence of events, it was definitely an experience that was one for the books. Really throughout each of my hostel experiences there was always something that was a little interesting, but always made for some of the best stories. After all spending a few nights in a hostel is part of the study abroad experience!
I certainly did not get the chance to do everything I wanted in Scotland. So here are some other reasons why you should go to Scotland!
The University of Edinburg was also very rustic and beautiful. Besides the University of Oxford, Edinburg is the other University which I think would be really cool to attend. When I visited it was a little chilly but I could just imagine when it is warmer outside students just hang out in the courtyard area relaxing or catching up on their studies. I would highly suggest to anyone to visit Scotland, from the views and sights to the history it is a great place to explore!
I've really enjoyed visiting Scotland, London and Paris through your blog in the past few weeks. Your combination of both words and images really make your experiences come alive!
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