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What to wear for your holiday to Scotland

February 2, 2020 by Andrea Middleton

What to wear for your holiday to Scotland

Packing for your Vacation in Scotland

What to wear for your Scotland holiday

CLOTHES

LAYERS
The secret of what clothes to bring to Scotland can be summed up in one word – Layers – bring thin clothes that can be layered up to keep you warm, or remove as you get too hot.
T-SHIRTS – You will likely find yourself warm or hot inside and so t-shirts come in handy. And, hey, you never know you might even be hot outside too!
LONG SLEEVED T-SHIRT – You will wear a lot. Used as a base layer or on it’s own. Make sure you pack a few.
JUMPER/SWEATER – A thin but warm (wool if you have) jumper, or sweater, is essential.
I also like a hoody type of top but would suggest bringing that along with a jumper.
JEANS – most people can’t go without them, me included. Bring them.
SHORTS – if travelling between May and September it may be sunny and even hot. You will be glad you brought a pair with you.

WHAT NOT TO BRING

One thick jumper, use the layering system to keep warm. A large jumper takes up a lot of space in luggage and takes a long time to dry if it gets wet.

OUTERWEAR

WATERPROOF JACKET
A light waterproof, quick drying jacket can be found almost everywhere and it won’t take up a lot of space in your luggage either.
Make sure the waterproof jacket also has a hood as umbrellas tend to be useless here.
FLEECE JACKET – these keep you warm. While the waterproof jacket keeps you dry, a fleece jacket can provide that extra layer of warmth you may need.
Throw in a beanie hat instead of an umbrella.

 

WHAT NOT TO BRING

A thick canvas type of jacket when wet will take an age to dry and will take up a lot of you baggage weight allowance.

FOOTWEAR

You will walk a lot more in Scotland than at home so flat footwear is essential e.g. trainers (sneakers) or pumps or hiking boots.
HIKING SHOES – Hiking down country dirt trails or walking on cobbled streets in the city. For these hiking shoes are essential.
Wear them on the flight to save the baggage weight.
FLIP FLOPS – easy and light to pack and if it is sunny you will find useful.
Only bring HEELS if you plan on going to a fancy do.

 

WHAT NOT TO BRING

Umbrella – the wind renders these useless, instead rely on your beanie and hood from the waterproof jacket.

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Tours become Trees

May 27, 2019 by Andrea Middleton

Tours become Trees

Mini Kilt Tours is excited and proud to announce that all new bookings on a shared tour, private tour or walking tour, will have a tree planted for them in Scotland as a gift from Mini Kilt Tours, through Trees for Life. Tours become trees

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Mini Kilt Tours always gifts those who have booked with us. Now, instead of a gift, all new bookings will have a tree donated to our grove, with Trees for Life. So tours become trees. (All existing bookings will receive the previous gift)

You will receive an email notification from Mini Kilt Tours that you have had a tree donated on your behalf.

Donate without tour HERE

Help reforest Scotland with it’s native woodland and combat climate change.

This is an exciting new venture for Mini Kilt Tours that we firmly believe in.

Mini Kilt Tours and Trees for Life

Want to know more?…watch this video

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The Lass In A Mini Kilt and Boots gives Outlander Tours

March 12, 2018 by Andrea Middleton

The Lass In A Mini Kilt and Boots gives Outlander Tours

Picture of Lallybroch through arch

Andrea Middleton, owner of Mini Kilt Tours, is quite familiar with Scotland and set locations from Outlander. She took time to answer a few questions from Timeless Sass3nach Journeys regarding her tour company and affiliation with the TV show.

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Filed Under: 10 ways, Film & TV, Mini Kilt Tours, Outlander tours, Walking tour Tagged With: Andrea Middleton, Andy Middleton, blog, Caitriona Balfe, Craigh na Dun, Edinburgh, Edinburgh walking tour, Mini kilt and boots, mini kilt tours, Outlander, Sam Heughan, scotland, Scotland Tour, Timeless Sassenachs

Special 7-Day Outlander Tour 10-16 April 2018

May 17, 2017 by Andrea Middleton

Special 7-Day Outlander Tour 10-16 April 2018

This Special Outlander tour departing from Edinburgh includes all accommodation, all entrances, transport, local tour guide/Outlander fan and…be at Culloden for the anniversary commemoration

Bonnie Prince Charlie 7-Day Outlander Tour

Itinerary of 7-Day Outlander Tour:

April 10 – Departing from Edinburgh visit:

  • Prestonpans battlesite
  • Craigmillar Castle
  • Palace of Holyroodhouse
  • Outlander walking tour of Royal Mile

Overnight Edinburgh

 

 

April 11 – Head north of Edinburgh to Outlander locations in Fife:

  • Aberdour Castle
  • Dysart harbour
  • Balgonie Castle
  • Falkland
  • Culross

Overnight Edinburgh.

April 12 – As we travel northwards today we explore:

  • Hopetoun House
  • Midhope Castle
  • Linlithgow Palace
  • Blackness Castle
  • Doune Castle

Overnight DunblaneDoune Castle 7-Day Outlander Tour

April 13 – Northwards to Inverness visiting:

  • Tullibardine Church
  • Tibbermore Church
  • Craig na Dun
  • Museum of Highland Life, Newtonmore

Overnight Inverness

Culloden anniversary 7-Day Outlander Tour

April 14 – Spend today exploring Inverness area:

  • Clava Cairns
  • Culloden you will be a part of the commemorations of the anniversary of the battle
  • Beauly Priory
  • Wardlaw Mausoleum

Overnight Inverness

April 15 – Travel westwards through the Great Glen:

  • Urquhart Castle
  • Loch Ness
  • Fort Augustus – highland dress and weaponry presentation
  • Glenfinnan Monument

Overnight Fort William

April 16 – Head south to Glasgow:

  • Glencoe
  • Pollock Park
  • Glasgow Cathedral
  • George Square

Return to Edinburgh

What’s Included:

  • Transportation with guide
  • 2 nights in Edinburgh, 1 night in Dunblane, 2 nights in Inverness, 1 night in Fort William
  • All entrances

What’s NOT included:

  • All lunches and dinners
  • Gratuities

Price £1,400.00. Secure your seat with a deposit of £300

 


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On The Trail of Outlander Edinburgh Day Trip 1

February 27, 2017 by Andrea Middleton

On The Trail of Outlander Edinburgh Day Trip 1

A self-drive touring guide On the Trail of Outlander Edinburgh Day Trip 1

A self-drive touring guide On the Trail of Outlander Edinburgh Day Trip 1. Written by Andrea Middleton, an official Blue Badge Tourist Guide for Scotland with over 15 years experience, and herself a native of Scotland.
Take yourself on a trip from/to Edinburgh as if you have your own personal tour guide with you, explore some of the places used for filming the Outlander TV series. As well as discovering which scenes were filmed at these locations, also learn a bit the history of them. This eBook will get you to the locations of Lallybroch, Wentworth Prison, Fort William, 1943 railway and Cranesmuir.

Directions keep you on the right track. Download, set off and explore.

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On The Trail of Outlander Edinburgh Day Trip 2

February 27, 2017 by Andrea Middleton

On The Trail of Outlander Edinburgh Day Trip 2

A self-drive touring guide eBook On the Trail of Outlander Edinburgh day trip 2

A self-drive touring guide eBook On the Trail of Outlander Edinburgh day trip 2. Written by Andrea Middleton, an official Blue Badge Tourist Guide for Scotland with over 15 years experience, and herself a native of Scotland.
Take yourself on a trip East of Edinburgh as if you have your own personal tour guide with you, explore some of the places mentioned in the Outlander series. As well as discovering which places were associated with Outlander and the Jacobites. This eBook will take you to Preston Mill, Prestonpans, Gosford House and Glencourse Kirk.

Directions keep you on the right track. Download, set off and explore.

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Fife and St Andrews eBook

February 27, 2017 by Andrea Middleton

Fife and St Andrews eBook

A self-drive touring guide Fife and St Andrews eBook.

Join any point of the route, drive yourself away for the day around Fife and St Andrews eBook. Commentary, stories, folklore and legend will make the area will come alive. It is as if you had your own personal tour guide with you. Discover there is more to Fife than golf as you hear about Dunfermline, Kirkcaldy, Anstruther, Crail and St Andrews.

Directions provided keeping you on the right track. Download, set off and explore.

Written by Andrea Middleton, an official Blue Badge Tourist Guide for Scotland with over 15 years experience, and a native of Scotland.

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Glasgow to Oban eBook

February 27, 2017 by Andrea Middleton

Glasgow to Oban eBook

A self-drive touring guide Glasgow to Oban eBook.

Departing from George Square in the centre of Glasgow to Oban via Inveraray and Loch Awe. Journey to Oban as if you have your own personal tour guide with you. Commentary, stories, folklore and legend make the area come alive.

Directions given keeping you on the right track. Download, set off and explore.

Written by Andrea Middleton, an official Blue Badge Tourist Guide for Scotland with over 15 years experience, and herself a native of Scotland.

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