Mrunal Thakur’s Scottish sojourn exudes peak cottagecore vibes as she took to Instagram to share some of her touristy moments straight out of Pinterest. It is one of the top spots for many travellers as the beauty of Scotland is haunting and eerily calming, from the mist rolling down the rugged mountains, sprawling highlands and blanketing the breathtaking, shimmering lochs …
Graeme, the duty manager at the YHA hostel in Crianlarich, raises an eyebrow as I dump my dripping pack by the door. “You’re the first West Highland Way walker I’ve seen for over two weeks,” he says, on learning that I’m walking the 96-mile trail from Glasgow to Fort William in early January. The West Highland Way follows the same …