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 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...
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...
Stargazers are working themselves up into a right tizzy with the recent revelation that as many as five planets could be visible on the same night this month. On March 28, thanks to a relatively rare astronomical phenom...
Tucked away at the very North of the country in Orkney sits the largest stone circle in Scotland, Ring of Brodgar. The archaeological treasure is not only a UNESCO World Heritage Site, but also one of the most photograp...
Four-day workweek in the UK… pipe dream or genuine possibility? Last year, as much as our hearts may have floated towards the idea of the latter, our heads would have steered back in the direction of “not ve...
Many of us are looking forward to celebrating the day of love either at a nice dinner, a round of crazy golf or by avoiding the crowds and staying in. However, those who are keen for a wee evening stroll (or a hike, for...