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We Finally Made It to Scotland – After 3 Years, a Pandemic, and a Traumatic Brain Injury?!

After three years of delays (thanks, global chaos and a traumatic brain injury), my mom, Heidi, and I finally ticked off our bucket list dream: a mother-daughter trip to Scotland! And wow — it was so much more than bagpipes and shortbread.

In this episode, we’re spilling all the details of our epic journey: from getting lost in Edinburgh’s Fringe Festival madness, to conquering the misty highlands of Fort William (and the many stairs that tried to stop us). We laugh through the challenges, share emotional wins, and somehow survive accommodations that seemed to be in a constant competition for "Most Stairs, Least Elevator."

**Yes, we hiked Ben Nevis.
** Yes, we met a blind man climbing it with a walking stick and a dream.
** Yes, the dogs are all off-leash, and somehow more polite than most humans.

We also break down:
1. Our favorite places (and some overrated ones)
2. Travel tips for anyone with mobility issues or chronic conditions
3. What shocked us about Scottish culture (spoiler: tipping is weird)
4. And why this trip turned out to be not just physically demanding, but emotionally healing too.

Whether you're planning your own trip to Scotland or just want to live vicariously through ours, tune in for quirky travel stories, honest reflections, and a side of humor with your Highland adventures. Subscribe now and join this exploration of what it means to live a happy life in an increasingly complicated world.

Host: Nicole Swisher

Guest: Heidi Swisher

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