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 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…...
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...
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...