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.
“Nature’s most precious gifts to humanity” is the motto of the UNESCO Natural World Heritage list, spanning across 250 sites around the world. The organisation has protected around 3.5 million square k...
Lavender fields are not something that comes to mind when thinking of Scotland. However, what if we told you there is a magical place an hour from Edinburgh, where one can feel like they’re in the South of France?...
As the happiest-looking flowers, sunflowers provide a calming sense of joy just by looking at them, adding that little glimmer of cheer to any home. Walking a field of sunflowers also feels like you’re in a movie...
There’s just nothing like taking a wee swim in the fresh Scottish air, as long as it’s not one of those “all four seasons in one day” days. Thankfully, we don’t always have to face the wave...
Us Scots are not scared by a little rain, so a day out to the beach can happen rain or shine. Even though glorious sunshine is obviously preferred, it is no secret that Scottish weather can provide us with all the seaso...
When it comes to nature walks, they become even more exciting when it involves waterfalls. So, we’ve summoned up a list of the most gorgeous waterfalls not too far from Edinburgh for you to discover and have the best da...
Meandering through the woods on a nice summer’s day and enjoying the fresh air is a usual occurrence in the daily lives of Scots. However, those on a walk through the Dunnottar Woods are in for a surprise, as a 40...
Ponies in colourful cardigans with the stunning background of a Scottish loch. Probably the best marketing campaign of all time, showing off what people really want: adorable animals in stunning surroundings. While it h...
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...
