Today, we’re headed to Scotland, with Chris Lawlor as our guide.

I went to Scotland once. I spent an incredible week in St. Andrews and Edinburgh, and the fact that still think of it as magical is a real tribute to the beauty of the place. It was the last trip I took with my ex. We both knew that the marriage was over. However, we were offered this free trip, and neither of us wanted to miss it. We basically avoided each other the whole time, which was definitely for the best. I met some incredible people, laughed with them a lot, and had some much-needed alone time to wander and marvel at the sights. Being surrounded by all that gorgeous nature and ancient architecture really helped me get my head on straight, and after years of fighting, I finally felt what it was like to be at peace again. That trip gave me the courage to finally leave, and I’ll be forever grateful.

Anyway, back to Scotland. Chris Lawlor is a Scottish native whose knowledge of obscure spots in his country has gotten his social media more than 1 million views. The places he posts about run the gamut from obscure hiking and climbing spots to car and wheelchair accessible wonders. I love how passionate he is about his country, and I’m sure that I never would have heard about most if not all of the magical spots Lawlor recommends without him.

You can see all of Chris Lawlor’s magnificent Scotland content on YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok.