Our guide to health, fitness, and nature in Edinburgh brings you everything from beautiful parks to running, cycling and walking routes, yoga and meditation, friendly gyms and peaceful places to go.
It's official - beavers are back in Scotland after 500 years, after being hunted to extinction in the 16th century. The largest rodent in Europe has been hunted for its fur and a natural secretion called...
When it comes to our universe, we've explored most of it. However, one might think humans have become pretty familiar with our Solar System by now; from the first Moon landing to the Voyager I spacecraft...
Some say they can still hear the screams when they visit Glencoe - a place in Scotland that not only boasts outstanding beauty, but also a tragic past. One of the bloodiest events in history can never be...
Autumn is here, which means seasonal events like Halloween and Bonfire Night are creeping our way, plus the huge countdown to Christmas. But first on the agenda for autumn has to be Halloween. Whether yo...
While milder autumn temperatures make aurora hunting in places like Portobello Beach or Calton Hill far more comfortable, forecasters emphasise that shortening nights and uncertain arrival times mean viewing windows wi...
If you're anything like me, "it's becuase it's a full moon" has become one of the most popular phrases in my repertoire in recent years, used to explain away bad sleep and odd moods. Whether or not there...
As the darker months approach, night hikes will become more common. After all, it will get dark at 3:30pm soon... Well, the best nighttime hikes in the UK have been announced, and the top spot is three ho...
While the phrase "hidden gem" is notoriously overused by travel writers to describe spots that are neither secret nor particularly special, a data-driven study by HomeToGo has identified 24 truly under-th...
The XL Bully breed has faced controversy for years due to public safety concerns. As a result, breeding, selling, advertising, gifting, abandoning, or allowing an XL Bully to stray has been illegal in the...
One of the most unique beauty locations in Scotland, commonly known as Devil's Pulpit, is now up for sale. Those of us who have visited the spot have already marvelled at its allure, boasting bright red w...