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Camp for Free in Scotland with the Outdoor Access Code
Camp for Free in Scotland with the Outdoor Access Code

That’s right friends: wild camping is free and LEGAL in Scotland. If you’re planning a budget trip, or simply want to get remote on your next outing, look no further than Scotland. Here’s everything you need to know about the code before you go.

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48 Hours in Edinburgh
48 Hours in Edinburgh

Edinburgh encapsulates everything we imagine Scotland to be. We used it as a base to make our way into the remote Highlands, but the city is a destination in and of itself. Plus, as a university town, there’s tons to see on a budget. Check out our guide for cheap eats, free art, and some lovely walks.

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Our Top Tips to Hike the Cape Wrath Trail Fast and Cheap
Our Top Tips to Hike the Cape Wrath Trail Fast and Cheap

There is a lot of really great info online about the Cape Wrath Trail. Some things, however, definitely took us by surprise. Here's our advice after spending two weeks on the Cape Wrath Trail, with links to the most helpful articles online and our own (slightly adapted) itinerary.

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Transportation to and from the Cape Wrath Trail
Transportation to and from the Cape Wrath Trail

One of the biggest problems with the Cape Wrath Trail is its remoteness. Of course, this is also what makes it so very special. There's not one perfect way to get to and from the trail. But one thing is for sure: it can be kind of a bitch. Here is exactly how we did it with (mostly) public transportation, plus our recommendations to make it cheap and efficient. 

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The Best Bothies of the Cape Wrath Trail
The Best Bothies of the Cape Wrath Trail

Our favorite bothies along the Cape Wrath Trail, from the cozy to the absolutely epic. If you're planning to make the trek, here's what you have to look forward to. And if not, you can simply salivate over all the wonderful, wild, completely free places to rest your head in Scotland.

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How to Hike the Cape Wrath Trail in Two Weeks
How to Hike the Cape Wrath Trail in Two Weeks

If you've decided to hike The Cape Wrath Trail, or are considering your own trip to Scotland, here's our itinerary to help you complete the journey in a fairly reasonable two weeks.

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Bothies are the Free Scottish Wilderness Huts of our Dreams
Bothies are the Free Scottish Wilderness Huts of our Dreams

Here's everything we've learned about the Scottish bothies: what they are, why we love them, how to use them, and why they mean that Scotland should be your next budget hiking destination.

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How Much Does Backpacking Scotland Actually Cost?
How Much Does Backpacking Scotland Actually Cost?

Backpacking Scotland doesn’t have to be expensive. It’s actually surprisingly cheap! Here’s everything we spent over our two week trip, plus tips on how to make it even cheaper and budget your own trip.

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How We Booked $89 Flights to Europe
How We Booked $89 Flights to Europe

And how to find your own deals! There's no easy, one stop shop to finding the best deals, but there are practices that make it a whole lot easier. We don't use any crazy tools or paid services, just a trusty set of steps and a lot of informed guesses.

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