08/17/2024
Wishful thinking this morning from our back patio in western North Carolina. Who's ready for Autumn? ๐๐ฅฎ๐
New fb page! Music, History, Sacred Sites and specialty tours to Scotland - Regenerative Tourism๐
Travel the world like it's the only one we've got.
Wishful thinking this morning from our back patio in western North Carolina. Who's ready for Autumn? ๐๐ฅฎ๐
Ross Ainslie Music is mesmerizing anywhere! This is truly special.
Beautiful shot of Victoria Street. One of the perks of staying at Radisson Blu Hotel, Edinburgh City Centre is you can sneak out early for a short walk and find the usually crowded streets silent. You might even catch one of the city's foxes on walkabout ๐ค๐ฆ๐ฅฐ
An early morning visit to Victoria Street, Edinburgh ๐ฉทโค๏ธ๐งก๐๐๐ฉต๐๐
We wish you were on every tour, Shannon and Billy. Thanks so much for your lovely feedback and bringing your own magic to our journey. ๐๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟโค๏ธ
Thanks to our three top engagers for our posts last week! We love you more than all the midges in Scotland โค๏ธ๐๐ฝโค๏ธ
Neil Hamilton Joanna Duncan Joanne Jennings Newman ๐ค
Hey there Friends! Take a watch at Jonathan Byrd's convocation speech. It's short and powerful and you'll want to watch rather than read cause the audience loved him. Jonathan is one of our tour hosts and his Photography Tour for 2026 is already filling fast. You'll want in on that.
Durham Tech Convocation 2024
We are so grateful, Sherie, and can't wait to travel with you again. Thank you for sharing your heart, kindness, and music with us all! โค๏ธ
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Be still my animal loving heart. Thanks so much Sibyl! You are a pleasure to travel with and we'll see you again โค๏ธ๐คโค๏ธ
We LOVE repeat pilgrims. Kenny Ray traveled with us first in 2023 and has just registered for his 3rd tour! He's family now. ๐ฅฐ
Hey Frank! Thanks for these kind words. We loved it too, so much that we're doing it again ๐ฅฐ
Beautiful heather at Mar Lodge Estate ๐๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟโจ
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Heartfelt thanks Lucy! You and Barry were the best travel companions โค๏ธ๐คโค๏ธ
Last day, heading from Inverness back to Edinburgh with the loveliest souls ๐ค๐โค๏ธ
That's our driver, 'Glenn double n' tellin some tall tales. He keeps us laughing but is also the one I bounce ideas off of, text about routes and timing even when I'm back home across the sea. We are fortunate to have a coach company like and their amazing drivers. It's one less thing to worry about in that big tour to-do list ๐๐๐ค
4 rooms left. This is your trip, Marshall neighbors! Book here: https://www.tracelesstours.com/tours/hometown-tour
Relaxed nights are always a special part of each tour. They often begin with a fire by the river, then friends, sometimes stories, a guitar or two, maybe a fiddle, laughter, song, sharing of the mind and heart. Maybe you'll come along next time?
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The past two tours in a row, first a Photography tour and now, a Music Tour have been with the tour host. Our tour hosts aren't tour guides. They bring their fans and friends and experience Scotland along with them, but over time, they get to know our friends in Scotland and learn about this special place themselves. If you don't know Jonathan's music, check him out. He's an amazing songwriter and musician and so great to travel with. He and I are planning another Photography tour in 2026 to visit Skye, Lewis and Orkney with a list of people just waiting on me to sort the itinerary so they can book. It's so lovely to travel with open hearted souls who are receptive to the magic and surely find it at every turn. I don't pick favorites but these past two groups have been a dream โค๏ธ
The brilliant in Dunkeld last night with
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The breathtaking grandeur of Holyrood Park
Holy moly. If this is all I ever hear back about my work, it would be more than plenty. Thanks Patti and Steve! Lifetime friends: yes โค๏ธ
We loved this group so much. Thanks Valerie! You're the best ๐คโค๏ธ๐
Sometimes when I'm in Scotland in between tours, I go to hidden places or meet with friends; and I wish I could share it all with a small group of women. That's why I created the Women's Tour and an amazing group has already registered. Hotels are asking for final numbers so I'll need to close registration soon. This is a one time tour so, if you feel called, please join me! May 29-June 7, 2025 โค๏ธ
May 29 โ June 7, 2025,
What do I hear soooo often from those on our tours? Here are some of the variations, and some of them make me sad:
"I couldn't have experienced most of this on my own."
"I was worried about traveling alone but i wasn't alone at all!"
"I wish I'd have done this a long time ago."
"Now that I've come to Scotland, I'm never gonna stop traveling!"
"I was worried about traveling with a group but it enhanced every experience more than I could have imagined."
"This trip has changed everything."
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In Scotland, encountering a black cat on your travels is lucky - as it should be. This baby blessed us at St. Conan's Kirk today. The sun has been shining ever since ๐ค๐โโฌ๐ฅฐ
Another magical day lies ahead, but meanwhile...
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Chuck Brodsky's new tour route is set for September 3-13, 2025! This is the music tour that started it all in 2022 and since then, 40% have already booked for a 2nd tour! Come see why guests keep returning. Register today at TracelessTours.com โค๏ธ #tracelesstours #chuckbrodsky #regenerativetourism #scotlandtours #musictours
It's been an amazing Summer tour season but it's time to go home. Thanks for everything Scotland! Pieces of my heart always remain behind (and I'll see ya this Autumn for "Legends & Lore")โค๏ธ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ๐ค
A walk and talk with Pete Clark is always a treat ๐ . #Scotland #scotlandtravel #ecotours #edinburgh #conservationtours #sacredtours #sacredtoursofscotland #tracelesstours #leavenotrace #leaveonlylove #scotlandtourism #regeneratevetourism #scotlandtour #musictours #scotlandhistory #conscioustravel #nielgow #petethefiddler #dunkeldbridge
Sweet afternoon in the sweetest village ๐ฅฐ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ๐ค . #Scotland #scotlandtravel #ecotours #edinburgh #conservationtours #sacredtours #sacredtoursofscotland #tracelesstours #leavenotrace #leaveonlylove #scotlandtourism #regeneratevetourism #scotlandtour #musictours #scotlandhistory #conscioustravel #dunkeld
A perfect day in Perthshire โค๏ธ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ๐๐ฝ . #Scotland #scotlandtravel #ecotours #edinburgh #conservationtours #sacredtours #sacredtoursofscotland #tracelesstours #leavenotrace #leaveonlylove #scotlandtourism #regeneratevetourism #scotlandtour #musictours #scotlandhistory #conscioustravel #perthshire #rivertay #birksofaberfeldy
We're on to something good! The Photography Tour with the fabulous @jonathanbyrd comes to a close but the next one is already in the works! Skye-Orkey-Shetland, we'll see you in 2026 ๐๐ฝ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ๐ค . #photographytour #photoscotland #Scotland #scotlandtravel #ecotours #edinburgh #conservationtours #sacredtours #sacredtoursofscotland #tracelesstours #leavenotrace #leaveonlylove #scotlandtourism #regeneratevetourism #scotlandtour #musictours #scotlandhistory #conscioustravel
St. Conan's Kirk sits on the banks of Loch Awe, an extraordinary place, both ethereal and grounded. . #Scotland #scotlandtravel #ecotours #edinburgh #conservationtours #sacredtours #sacredtoursofscotland #tracelesstours #leavenotrace #leaveonlylove #scotlandtourism #regeneratevetourism #scotlandtour #musictours #scotlandhistory #conscioustravel #stconanskirk
Today was a win. The company, the scenery, the magic, the friends โจโจ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ๐ฅฐโจโจ . #Scotland #scotlandtravel #ecotours #edinburgh #conservationtours #sacredtours #sacredtoursofscotland #tracelesstours #leavenotrace #leaveonlylove #scotlandtourism #regeneratevetourism #scotlandtour #musictours #scotlandhistory #conscioustravel #shaggycow
Gylen Castle by boat, on the island of Kerrera overlooking the Firth of Lorne โค๏ธ . #Scotland #scotlandtravel #ecotours #edinburgh #conservationtours #sacredtours #sacredtoursofscotland #tracelesstours #leavenotrace #leaveonlylove #scotlandtourism #regeneratevetourism #scotlandtour #musictours #scotlandhistory #conscioustravel #gylencastle
Heeey Glencoe, you're a dream! And the weather wasn't so bad either ๐ . #Scotland #scotlandtravel #ecotours #edinburgh #conservationtours #sacredtours #sacredtoursofscotland #tracelesstours #leavenotrace #leaveonlylove #scotlandtourism #regeneratevetourism #scotlandtour #musictours #scotlandhistory #conscioustravel #photographytour #scotlandphotography #glencoe #glencoescotland #glenetive
Kilchurn Castle on Loch Awe was built in the 1400s and abandoned in the late 1700s. It's a stunning location with a secret tunnel to access the castle when it was surrounded by water ๐๐ฝ . #Scotland #scotlandtravel #ecotours #edinburgh #conservationtours #sacredtours #sacredtoursofscotland #tracelesstours #leavenotrace #leaveonlylove #scotlandtourism #regeneratevetourism #scotlandtour #musictours #scotlandhistory #conscioustravel #kilchurncastle #lochawe
Today ๐ค . #birksofaberfeldy #Scotland #scotlandtravel #ecotours #edinburgh #conservationtours #sacredtours #sacredtoursofscotland #tracelesstours #leavenotrace #leaveonlylove #scotlandtourism #regeneratevetourism #scotlandtour #musictours #scotlandhistory #conscioustravel
Another great adventure in Edinburgh with @rutharoundtheworld - fascinating history + her own brand of humor = Priceless ๐ค๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟโค๏ธ . #Scotland #scotlandtravel #ecotours #edinburgh #conservationtours #sacredtours #sacredtoursofscotland #tracelesstours #leavenotrace #leaveonlylove #scotlandtourism #regeneratevetourism #scotlandtour #musictours #scotlandhistory #conscioustravel #edinburghtours
I walked along the river then cut through to Birnam today, had such a lovely time! That reminds me of an FAQ. I'm often asked what to read to prepare for a tour to Scotland. There's a growing list of books on the website but a much more important preparation is to WALK. Walk a lot, walk upstairs and downstairs, up hills and uneven paths. And keep doing it. I don't want you to miss a thing (and many hotels don't have elevators). You'll feel great too! ๐โค๏ธโค๏ธ . #dunkeldandbirnam #rivertay #Scotland #scotlandtravel #ecotours #edinburgh #conservationtours #sacredtours #sacredtoursofscotland #tracelesstours #leavenotrace #leaveonlylove #scotlandtourism #regeneratevetourism #scotlandtour #musictours #scotlandhistory #conscioustravel
Fun Fact Friday! A day late ๐. Inchewan Burn separates Little Dunkeld from Birnam and was said to separate the Gaelic speaking Highlands from the Lowland Scots. If you've walked the short distance from Dunkeld to Birnam during free time on one of our tours, you've likely passed by this unassuming boundary ๐ค . #inchewanburn #dunkeldandbirnam #Scotland #scotlandtravel #ecotours #edinburgh #conservationtours #sacredtours #sacredtoursofscotland #tracelesstours #leavenotrace #leaveonlylove #scotlandtourism #regeneratevetourism #scotlandtour #musictours #scotlandhistory #conscioustravel
Around Dunkeld โค๏ธ . #Scotland #scotlandtravel #ecotours #edinburgh #conservationtours #sacredtours #sacredtoursofscotland #tracelesstours #leavenotrace #leaveonlylove #scotlandtourism #regeneratevetourism #scotlandtour #musictours #scotlandhistory #conscioustravel #dunkeld #dunkeldandbirnam
We started walking but didn't know where. It was warm and sunny and the breeze felt good. Some days are so simple but they tick all the boxes. We ended up at #lochofthelowes wildlife reserve and learned all about ospreys before walking back through forest and field to just 'be' in this perfect place. It was a day for all the other dream days to look up to.โ๏ธ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ๐ค . #Scotland #scotlandtravel #ecotours #edinburgh #conservationtours #sacredtours #sacredtoursofscotland #tracelesstours #leavenotrace #leaveonlylove #scotlandtourism #regeneratevetourism #scotlandtour #musictours #scotlandhistory #dunkeld #walkingwithmylove
Back to Dunkeld for respite between tours. I could stay here forever. Maybe one day I will โค๏ธ . #Scotland #scotlandtravel #ecotours #edinburgh #conservationtours #sacredtours #sacredtoursofscotland #tracelesstours #leavenotrace #leaveonlylove #scotlandtourism #regeneratevetourism #scotlandtour #musictours #scotlandhistory #tayhouse #conscioustravel #dunkeld
Glencoe on a rainless day! Love these sweet souls โค๏ธ . #Scotland #scotlandtravel #ecotours #edinburgh #conservationtours #sacredtours #sacredtoursofscotland #tracelesstours #leavenotrace #leaveonlylove #scotlandtourism #regeneratevetourism #scotlandtour #musictours #scotlandhistory #conscioustravel #glencoescotland
This stop was a Father's Day surprise for the Hometown Tour. Is there a better way to spend a drizzly day? Nope โค๏ธ๐๐๐พ . #Scotland #scotlandtravel #ecotours #edinburgh #conservationtours #sacredtours #sacredtoursofscotland #tracelesstours #leavenotrace #leaveonlylove #scotlandtourism #regeneratevetourism #scotlandtour #musictours #scotlandhistory #conscioustravel #fathersday #sheepdog #sheepfarming #scottishhighlands
Smokey Mountain Heavenly Hideouts
Ascension Lane31 North Main Street in Marshall, NC
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