My Scotland Photo Diary

I rallied the crew my family and my second family (my boyfriend’s family) for a trip to Edinburgh that started with a half marathon and quickly turned into the ultimate Scottish escape. Think: hills, cozy pubs, historic charm, and yes… a fair amount of rain (UK, you never miss). Between the carb-loading and castle spotting, we soaked up everything: incredible meals, long walks, cultural moments, my Harry Potter dreams, and that post-race high I wish I could bottle and keep forever.

Scroll through my Scotland photo diary for a peek into all the delicious, rainy, heartwarming moments that made this trip unforgettable.

The calm before the cardio

My boyfriend, his family, and I before the run!

My running time (don't judge my pace)

Proof that I did that!

When in the UK tea time is a must

Kirkyard Cemetery the insporation for a lot of the names in the Harry Potter world

Tom Riddles grave (the inspo for the characters name)

The grave of the beloved Edinburgh dog Bobby

Edinburgh Royal Mile

Rainbow at the Royal Mile

The city is full of so many secret walkways

Elephant Cafe the desk J.K. Rowling wrote some of the Harry Potter books

The cutest magical Whisky shots

The sign for Pubs are so aesthetic and pretty

The architecture is stunning

The entry to The Witchery

Everything down to the menu was stunning

Haddock a specialty in Scotland

Enjoy this picture of my dad and his hot chocolate

Raspberry Rose Martini, do I need to say more?

The bus for the ghost tour

Inside the spooky ghost tour bus

My Grandma fell victim to the rain and crazy wind

St. Gile's Cathedral

The breath taking ceiling

Just because I found the building pretty

The gardens in Holyrood Palace

The  Holyrood Palace

The Kelpies

As seen in Outlander Midhope Castle

Stirling Castle View

Mary Queen of Scots walked this same path, how crazy!

Pretty pink flowers

Just me and the views

Highland cow!!

Views, Views,

and more views

My Grandma, my Mom, and more views!

A very relaxing river

Balmore Castle

More Balmore Castle

Full view of Balmore Castle

Can you tell how in love with Balmore I am?

The river behind Belmore

I am obsessed with the highland cows!!