Wander Scotland
Press & Partnerships

Meet Lesley

- Scotland Travel Specialist, Storyteller & Founder

Hi, I’m Lesley Stewart, a 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 appeared in major travel publications and destination platforms, and I regularly collaborate with brands and media to 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 Scotland

Lesley Wanders, Scotland travel planner and founder of Wander Somewhere Scotland.

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 Highlands, Islands, and West Coast - 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 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

  • Condé Nast Traveller
    Featured article and original photography on the Glenelg Inn and the wild west coast.

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  • VisitScotland
    Wild swimming spotlight: discovering the quieter side of Loch Lomond.

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  • Travelpayouts
    Feature on the journey from travel blogging to full-time itinerary planning.

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Partnered Scottish hotels. Links House Dornoch. Luxury suite at Links House Royal Dornoch.
Image of Raasay whisky bottle taken at Edinbane Lodge. Partnered Scottish hotels and tourism brands: Edinbane Lodge, Marmalade Hotel, Perle Hotels, and Links House Dornoch

Select Partnerships

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, Perle Hotels (Isle of Skye), Mhor Collection (Trossachs National Park), and Links House at Royal Dornoch (Sutherland).

We also spotlight dozens of small businesses, guesthouses, cafés and experiences across our digital guides and itineraries.

Image of Edinbane Lodge dining from press trip and partner collaboration.
Image of Marmalade Hotel on the Isle of Skye. From press trip and partner collaboration.

Let’s Work Together

Whether you’re a destination marketing brand or agency, a podcast or YouTube channel, or a travel editor looking for local expertise, I’d love to hear from you.

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