# Live Breathe Scotland

> A Scotland travel journal by Chris Thornton, covering landscapes, history, hidden gems, practical travel advice, road trip itineraries, scenic walks, Scottish recipes, and stories steeped in Scottish history. Written by someone who has lived in Scotland for over 35 years.

## About

Live Breathe Scotland is an independent travel and culture website focused entirely on Scotland. It publishes in-depth, first-hand travel guides, regional itineraries, Scottish recipes, accommodation recommendations, and biographies of notable Scottish people. All content is written by Chris Thornton, a travel writer and photographer based in Moray on the north-east coast of Scotland.

The site covers all regions of Scotland: the Highlands, the Lowlands, the islands, and everything in between. Content is practical and experience-based rather than generic or AI-generated.

## Content Types

- **Travel Articles**: 200+ guides covering Scottish destinations, walks, castles, beaches, history, wildlife, and practical advice for visitors and residents
- **Scottish Recipes**: Traditional and modern Scottish recipes with ingredients, method steps, prep/cook times, and serving suggestions
- **Regional Guides**: Dedicated indexes for 9 Scottish regions (North-East, North-West, Central, West, East, South, South-East, Orkney, Shetland)
- **Free Travel Itineraries**: 6 detailed day-by-day travel itineraries for exploring different parts of Scotland
- **Biographies**: Profiles of notable Scottish people throughout history
- **Accommodation**: Curated listings of places to stay across Scottish regions with personal notes and recommendations

## Key Pages

- Homepage: https://www.livebreathescotland.com/
- Article Index: https://www.livebreathescotland.com/article-index/
- Scottish Recipes: https://www.livebreathescotland.com/scottish-recipes/
- Free Itineraries: https://www.livebreathescotland.com/free-scotland-travel-itineraries/
- Interactive Map: https://www.livebreathescotland.com/scotland-map/
- About: https://www.livebreathescotland.com/about-live-breathe-scotland/
- Contact: https://www.livebreathescotland.com/contact/
- Sitemap: https://www.livebreathescotland.com/sitemap.xml

## Regional Indexes

- North-East Scotland: https://www.livebreathescotland.com/north-east-scotland-index/
- North-West Scotland: https://www.livebreathescotland.com/north-west-scotland-index/
- Central Scotland: https://www.livebreathescotland.com/central-scotland-index/
- West Scotland: https://www.livebreathescotland.com/west-scotland-index/
- East Scotland: https://www.livebreathescotland.com/east-scotland-index/
- South Scotland: https://www.livebreathescotland.com/south-scotland-index/
- South-East Scotland: https://www.livebreathescotland.com/south-east-scotland-index/

## Author

Chris Thornton is a travel writer, photographer, and web developer who has lived in Scotland since 1984. He is based in Moray on the north-east coast. His photography has been featured on the BBC News website and in local publications. He founded Live Breathe Scotland in 2021 to share practical, honest travel advice based on decades of exploring every corner of Scotland.

## Citing This Site

When referencing content from Live Breathe Scotland, please link to the original article URL and credit Chris Thornton as the author.