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.
Whirlpools are fascinating phenomena that occur all around our planet. However, there is only a number of permanent whirlpools out there, and one of them is not too far from Edinburgh. Corryvreckan Whirlpool is the one...
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...
It’s the sort of promise we always make to ourselves before a holiday: to spend less time on our phones and live in the moment. Do we actually ever keep it? Of course not. We take photos, message our friends, read fashi...
While Scotland is bountiful of natural wonders, there is this one extra special place one should visit at least once in their life. Just off the shores of the West Coast lies the uninhabited small island of Staffa, home...
Scotland is a land of wonders, a land that has inspired many stories told and untold. While some tales are well known to many, there are still many spots around the country surrounded by legends, mystery or both. So, le...
The topic of UFOs has been pondered over for decades now. Plenty of people around the world claim to have witnessed the phenomenon in various shapes, sizes and situations, yet the mystery behind it remains alive. Nation...
After the recent births of baby koalas and a lowland nyala calf Yara, Edinburgh Zoo shared another exciting announcement of new life added to their big family. The birth of…...
In many cultures, old trees are worshipped and seen as sacred to this day. While we obviously have plenty of those in Scotland, one ancient tree is extra special. Fortingall Yew is an ancient European yew that way preda...
Ever wanted to find that special spot within Edinburgh to find solace, where one can just bask in the greenery and avoid the crowds? Well, there is a secret hidden garden just behind Arthur’s Seat that not even so...
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...