About
Welcome, I’m Lesley
Hey, and welcome to Wander Somewhere, your go-to directory for Scotland road trips and boutique getaways. I show you how to create the perfect Scotland itinerary, whether a road trip or a city break, focusing on stylish stays and charming destinations.
I started Wander Somewhere a few years ago, but I’ve lived in Scotland all my life and split my time between Edinburgh and the Western Highlands. Now, I’m a Scottish travel planner and full-time champion of small Scottish tourism and hospitality brands.
My mission is to help travellers discover Scotland’s most remarkable places and hidden gems and take away the stress of trip planning. Here, you’ll find the very best of Scotland, from boutique Scottish stays to excellent eateries, wild walks, immersive tours, and authentic experiences.
Occasionally, I’m further afield, and you’ll find a sprinkle of European travels here, too.
What’s our travel style?
Slow destinations
Places we can wander slowly: quaint villages like coastal Portree and charming cities such as historic Edinburgh; whether well loved destinations or under-the-radar places, so long as there’s gorgeous surroundings we’re there.
Unpretentious luxury
Touches of luxury are our thing but we love cosy and comfy even more; design-led stays such that don’t mind walking shoes, showcase beautiful design, and bring a whole heap of magic and memories. For instance, these gorgeous Scottish getaways.
Nature
Think achievable outdoor adventures and plenty time in nature. Like picturesque walks, forest trails, coastal hikes, countryside rambles, hilly wanders, and plenty of fresh air.
Our mission…
This travel blog has a mission.
We believe adventure is good for the soul and that the best travel experiences are often found in unexpected places. So, while you’ll find mention of popular beauty spots and iconic road trips here, we also want to share the lesser-visited locales, wild roads to drive, and under-the-radar gems frequently missed by travellers.
Along the way, we’ll encourage you to pull on your walking boots and fully immerse yourself in wild places - think coastal trails, mountain hikes, or wild swims. Followed up with a local eatery serving excellent food or cosy cafes serving great coffee.
Our carefully curated location guides and custom itineraries are designed to help you plan an exceptional trip to Scotland (or beyond), one that is full of wild landscapes, breathtaking scenery, and memory-making places.
If you’d like to say hello, work with me, or learn more, I’d love for you to get in touch.
Our travel style influences every itinerary we create: a blend of historic towns, pretty villages, picturesque walks, off-the-beaten-track gems, and exciting road trips - oh, and great places to eat!
When it comes to accommodation, we know where you stay is a major part of your getaway, and we only recommend places that are truly memorable. Think boutique, small stays with special finishing touches, unique interiors, full-on cosiness, and gorgeous views.
We’re big fans of taking a mindful approach to travel no matter the destination, whether it's an off-season getaway, a slow road trip, or avoiding areas affected by overtourism. And we always champion local businesses and recommend independent shops, stays, and eateries where possible.
We hope you love travelling around our little country as much as we do, and our guides help plan your next amazing trip.
Our Scotland Itineraries…
Meet the team…
Trev, our resident Mountain Leader, outdoor expert, and drone pilot.
Trev is our resident Mountain Leader and plans most of the walks here on the blog. He’s happiest in the mountains, and that’s where you’ll usually find him - hiking boots on, leading groups on Munros, or climbing Via Ferrata routes.
His expertise is often called on when researching outdoor adventures featured on the blog, especially more challenging walks in the Scottish mountains - such as bigger hikes like the Glencoe Munros and mighty Ben Nevis.
He’s also a commercial drone pilot and you’ll spot Trev’s excellent work in many of the landscape shots on our social channels, including our commercial brand work.
A former Scotland tour guide, when he’s not in the mountains, Trev is generally with me on road trips, on the hunt for the best coffee spots, or looking for a dog to pat.
Work with us…
If you would like to discuss your project, you can contact me, and I will get back to you as soon as possible. Or you can find out more about our services and packages here.