The ruins of St Andrews Cathedral in Fife are steeped in history. Gary Hayden reports.
In medieval times, St Andrews was the religious centre of Scotland. Its magnificent cathedral housed some of Christendom’s most precious relics (a tooth, an arm-bone, a kneecap and three fingers of St Andrew the Apostle), and pilgrims flocked from far and wide to see them.
The cathedral now lies in...
Haunted Scotland
from Issue 38 published on 11/04/2008
Gary Hayden takes a walk round Greyfriars Kirkyard in Edinburgh's old town
On a summer’s day, Greyfriars Kirkyard is a very pleasant spot. It boasts a fine view of nearby Edinburgh Castle; encloses a well-preserved section of the Flodden Wall; and is surrounded by ornate and impressive mausoleums. It is a popular haunt for tourists on the trail of Greyfriars Bobby, the loy...
Scotland Hounts
from Issue 37 published on 20/03/2008
Sometimes the best way to see a city is from up high. Gary Hayden picks out the best vantage points from which you can look down on Edinburgh
Edinburgh is a city of hills, and has some wonderful viewpoints. No visit is complete without taking in some of its high spots. Here are four of the best.
Arthur’s Seat At 251m, Arthur’s Seat is the tallest of eight peaks in Holyrood Park, a 650-acre chunk of the highlands situated in the heart of ...
Scottish Landscapes
from Issue 34 published on 30/08/2007
Gary Hayden looks at a few places where you can experience the ghoulish history of Edinburgh’s Royal Mile
Edinburgh is one of the world’s most haunted cities. During its 1,000-year history it has seen more than its share of horror: witch-burning, plague, body-snatching, torture and murder.
Tour-operators now capitalise on the city’s macabre past. Costumed guides lead thrill-seekers through dank labyrin...
Haunted Scotland
from Issue 31 published on 16/02/2007