Fiona MacLeod is a Cultural Travel Journalist with a passion for uncovering the UK's hidden artistic gems. A former editor for a prominent travel magazine, she has 14 years of experience crafting bespoke art itineraries from the Scottish Highlands to the streets of Shoreditch. She specializes in the intersection of landscape, local craft, and tourism.
Fiona MacLeod has spent her career traversing the British Isles to document the vibrant art scenes that exist outside of London's museum mile. With a background in travel journalism, she excels at the logistics of cultural tourism, advising readers on everything from the best train routes for a Highlands sketch tour to the prime times for photographing the Isle of Skye. Fiona has a deep network of contacts within regional arts communities, allowing her to recommend authentic craft makers and open studios that usually fly under the radar. Her guides are practical and immersive, covering essential tips like budgeting for membership cards versus single tickets and finding artist residencies in remote locations. She champions 'slow travel', encouraging visitors to engage deeply with local landscapes and the artists who interpret them. Fiona's writing is indispensable for art lovers who want to plan efficient, enriching trips that go beyond the standard tourist traps.