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.
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 two baby armadillos was announced on April 21,...
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...
When it comes to the topic of unidentified flying objects, Scotland doesn’t usually come to mind. However, a small town in between Glasgow and Edinburgh, Bonnybridge, is officially the world’s UFO hotspot. T...