How Edinburgh inspired great literature
Scotland's capital was the world's first UNESCO City of Literature. Read about the locations that inspired Britain's literary greats
Words: Lee Karen Stow
Arriving by train into Waverley Station, the end of a journey from the...
Cruising the Caledonian Canal
With Caledonian Discovery, slow travel means doing as much or as little as you like – bike rides, walks or kayaking – as your traditional barge putters along Scotland’s majestic Great Glen
Scotland’s Great Glen...
The Sky’s the Limit at this year’s Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo
More than 1,200 performers from around the world are taking part in the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo at Edinburgh Castle. The theme, The Sky's the Limit, celebrates the centenary of the Royal Air Force
Edinburgh...
Top 10 things to do in the British summer holidays
School's out – great for your little ones but not so great for you once they start climbing the walls. Here's our guide to some great British days out to make the summer holidays...
Best restaurants in Edinburgh
With four Michelin star restaurants and new foodie destinations springing up all the time, Edinburgh’s food and drink scene is thriving. Sally Coffey rounds up some of the best restaurants in Edinburgh, plus a...
A historic travel guide to the Scottish Borders
Though often overlooked in favour of the Highlands, the Scottish Borders reward visitors with scenic landscapes and a wild and wayward history
Words: Jenny McKelvie
The border between Scotland and England stretches from the rolling hills...
Best hotels in Edinburgh, Scotland
The medieval city of Edinburgh is one of the most atmospheric and interesting in the UK. Here, Sally Coffey looks at the very best hotels the city has to offer
Edinburgh is a beautiful historic city, almost as...
10 beautiful British picnic spots
As the glorious weather continues, we’re packing our hamper and heading to some of the loveliest places in Britain for lunch with a view
Brancaster Beach, Norfolk
Norfolk isn’t short of stunning beaches, but this is...
Highland beauty: Explore Argyll
Argyll’s wild mountains and tranquil lochs are a stunning refuge for a host of precious sights, from ancient forts to pods of porpoises
Traditionally ‘the Highlands’ refers to the part of Scotland that lies northwest...
Britain’s Finest Whisky Distilleries
Join us in raising a glass and wishing ‘good health' to whisky as we take a tour of some of the finest distilleries around Britain.
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