My fondest memories of travels in Scotland are in the pubs with folk bands stomping the paint off the floor as locals came together with the same twinkles in their eyes. This is an example of a time ...

On a recent trip to Scotland, I came to a sobering conclusion: This is a land of booze geeks. Some of my favorite discoveries have been historic distilleries and inviting whisky bars, run by people ...

Summer is an incredible time to visit Scotland, and spring is one of the most budget-friendly seasons to visit. The weather is lovely, the days are long, and plenty of festivals and events are being ...

The only city in the United Kingdom to be named a UNESCO City of Design, this walkable coastal Scottish city is just a little over an hour away from Edinburgh.

It’s already been a busy year for Rick Steves. In March, Tacoma’s Pacific Lutheran University honored the international travel expert and Edmonds resident with its 2023 Wild Hope Award for his ...

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks with travel writer and host Rick Steves about "overtourism" — when some locales prove too popular — and how not contribute to it. Summer travel season is ready to take off.