Press & Partnerships
Meet Lesley
— Scotland Travel Specialist, Storyteller & Creative Studio Founder
Hi, I’m Lesley Stewart — Scotland-born writer, storyteller, and founder of Wander Somewhere Scotland, a boutique travel brand offering custom itineraries, private tours, and curated travel planning for travellers looking to explore Scotland's rich culture and breathtaking places.
Alongside my travel services, I’m a content creator, former travel advisor for VisitScotland, and founder of a creative studio that supports Scottish tourism and hospitality businesses with website design, content creation, and destination storytelling.
My work has been featured in major travel publications and destination platforms, and I regularly collaborate with brands and media to help showcase what makes Scotland truly special.
“It’s not just about seeing Scotland. It’s about feeling connected to it — through slow journeys, local stories, and places that stay with you long after you leave.” — Lesley, Wander Somewhere Scotland
Lesley Stewart — Wander Somewhere Scotland founder.
Speaking & Creative Opportunities
Available for:
Podcast interviews & panel events
Destination writing commissions & editorial features
Brand collaborations in tourism & travel lifestyle
Press and FAM trips
Speaking on slow travel, Scotland travel trends, and small business growth
Topics:
I’m passionate about sharing honest, local knowledge and stories from Scotland’s lesser-known corners — whether through writing, conversation, or creative collaboration. I can speak on these topics, and more:
Scotland travel and tourism sector
Best things to do in Scotland’s towns, cities, and villages
Boutique hotels
Road trips
Foodie and culinary travel, coffee shops, cafes, and bakeries
Whisky, distilleries, and whisky tourism
Hiking, long-distance walks, and wilderness travel
Wild swimming
Life in Edinburgh
Moving to the Scottish Highlands
Running a female-owned business in Scotland
Follow along on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, or connect with me on LinkedIn.
For bookings or enquiries, get in touch here.
Recent Press & Media Features
As Seen In
Condé Nast Traveller
Featured article and original photography on the Glenelg Inn and the wild west coast.VisitScotland
Wild swimming spotlight: discovering the quieter side of Loch Lomond.Travelpayouts
Feature on the journey from travel blogging to full-time itinerary planning.
Featured Brand Partnerships
Our Collaborations
We’ve collaborated with some of Scotland’s leading hospitality brands and boutique hotels, creating content that features them in curated travel guides (and recommending them directly to our planning clients).
Some of our favourites are:
Edinbane Lodge, Marmalade Hotel, and Perle Hotels (Isle of Skye) and Links House at Royal Dornoch (Dornoch).
We also spotlight dozens of small businesses, guesthouses, cafés and experiences across our digital guides and itineraries.
Let’s Work Together
Whether you’re a destination marketing brand or agency, podcast or YouTube channel, or a travel editor looking for local expertise, I’d love to hear from you.