Extend your visit to the Scottish capital with a trip to one of these five Scottish towns, all easily accessible from the city
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The best things to do in Edinburgh
Here’s our pick of the best things to do in Edinburgh from the Gothic atmosphere of the Old Town to the Georgian grandeur of the New Town and beyond…
The Kelpies: Go Forth in falkirk
Home to The Kelpies, an innovative wheel, and place of refuge for Mary, Queen of Scots, here’s why Falkirk deserves not to be bypassed…
The reintroduction of Beavers in Scotland
Our writer goes in search of beavers in Scotland: returning Scottish residents who have been missing from our waterways for centuries Words by Stephen…
Gleneagles: The glorious playground
When it opened 100 years ago, Gleneagles was the epitome of 1920s decadence. Here we take a look back at the history of this…
Jetlogic: see scotland from the sky
Take a private helicopter ride with Jetlogic for a unique perspective of our captivating country Sponsored content Experiencing Scotland by private helicopter allows you…
Spirit of speyside whisky festival: Dramming up support
Held each spring, the Spirit of Speyside festival celebrates whisky’s past, present, and future This is what whisky was made for,” says Iain Forteath,…
Argyll Cruising: Sail away
Offering intimate small boat cruises, Argyll Cruising is an idyllic way to see Scotland’s west coast
Win a stay in a luxury sea-view hotel
On Scotland’s west coast, the charming Crinan Hotel has been run by the same family for decades Crinan is a tiny village on the…
Shetland Isles: Food and drink
Discover how the residents of the Shetland Isles are reclaiming the produce from their seas and fields for themselves and their guests Words and…