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 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...
The people of Scotland have gathered together to help one another once again amid the cost of living crisis. Recently, a free coat exchange was reintroduced at The Leith Collective at Ocean Terminal and Fort Kinnaird an...
It is safe to say Scotland has some traditions that would be considered weird anywhere else. We are obsessed with Irn-bru, ceilidhs are a regular occurrence and deep-fried Mars bars have had a huge amount of Americans b...
Known for providing the most spectacular meteor showers, the annual Leonids is set to storm over Edinburgh this weekend. So set your eyes on the sky in the early hours of Saturday and Sunday – because you might ju...
Those expecting to find a seat, or any seating for that matter, atop the dead volcano that is Arthur’s Seat, will be quickly disappointed. Just like most hiking spots in Scotland, visitors should not expect cafes,...
Hermit’s Castle is surrounded by drastic views of waves crashing against the rocks and blue waters. While the area is not the easiest to access from the South and takes over five hours to drive from Edinburgh, the...
Located just a two-hour drive from Edinburgh in Ayrshire lies a cliffside road, Electric Brae, also known as Croy Brae by the locals. The road descends along a quarter-mile stretch, and has become famous over the course...
90 years ago, Aldie Mackay, who was the manager of the Drumnadrochit hotel, claimed to have witnessed a “water beast” swimming in Loch Ness. Ever since, myths and legends have been surrounding the area of th...
In Scotland, most of us are no strangers to wild swimming, whether we have a wee summer dip in a waterfall or religiously go swimming in the Firth of Clyde even during winter months. Apparently, the term “wild swi...
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...