I love a good neighborhood wander, don’t you? I don’t have to buy anything, just give me a good peruse, window shop, and people-watch spot. I also just love seeing how different the vibes are in a city, from neighborhood to neighborhood. So, if you’re looking for a taste of New York City outside of the go-to tourist spots, give these neighborhoods a try. 

I spent two nights with Fort William as my home base and then spiderwebbed out from there across the weekend. Here’s how I spent this weekend in the Scottish Highlands: