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.
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...
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...
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...
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...