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.
Scotland is not just the land of lochs, mountains and green-hued vistas. Our country is also known for its white and golden sand beaches, spanning across most of the huge coastline. With an estimate of the coastline bei...
Picture this: walking through a dark path on a remote Scottish island on a cold spring evening, feeling like you’re being watched. As you walk on, the unsettling feeling continues, until you switch on your phone t...
When we think of pyramids as architectural designs, most minds will wander to the Egyptian pyramids, such as the Great Pyramid of Giza. However, Scotland has a pyramid of its own, and it’s widely known as The Secr...
Edinburgh often gets a reputation for being a grey, foggy city, with plenty of moody castle pictures floating around the internet. However, those who visit will soon discover the abundant green spaces around the city, i...
Our obsession with waterfalls combined with our love for Scotland can be fully expressed by visiting the tallest waterfall in the UK, Eas a’ Chual Aluinn. In Scottish Gaelic, ‘Eas a’ Chual Alainn’ means R...
While Scotland is as beautiful as it gets, a change of scenery is necessary every once in a while to be able to truly appreciate what we have, just like that feeling of sleeping in your own bed after a long holiday is p...
Feeling like a speck of dust in a vast universe under the night sky, with our little everyday problems fading away. Stargazing is a hobby of many, whether it’s bringing full-on telescopes or just looking up. Well,...
The sense of wonder felt passing through magical mountainous terrain on a train is second to none. No plane journey, hike or car ride can compare, as the distinct clickety-clack sounds present an unlikely soundtrack to...
Edinburgh is a city full of history, full of stories told and untold. Most of our old town has been around for centuries, providing shelter and solace to the people of Auld Reekie. While many generations have come and g...
Scotland is an ancient land with terrain formed from three separate continents. Because of the geological diversity, the country is considered amongst the best places in the world for hiking and outdoor activities by ma...