The walkway from the visitor centre on Lanark Road follows the Water of Leith to the disused train station at Colinton. Along the way, visitors will pass Hailes Halt and Colinton Parish Church among many other historic landmarks.
Discover this beautiful part of the Water of Leith in this comprehensive guide which includes an overview and visiting advice.
The Glasgow city centre mural trail takes walkers on an interesting route through the city centre to view giant public artworks that have been painted on buildings and walls.
Discover this fascinating trail in this complete guide which provides an overview as well as handy visiting advice.
Underneath the streets of Gilmerton in Edinburgh lies Gilmerton Cove, a secret underground series of passageways and chambers that were carved into the sandstone by hand. To date, no one knows who built them. Or why.
Discover this fascinating historic tourist attraction with this guide which includes an overview and visiting advice.
The 22-mile-long Water of Leith runs from the Pentland Hills through Edinburgh before reaching the North Sea at Leith.
A walkway follows the river for a large part of its journey through the city and visitors can join it at a number of points including the Water of Leith visitor centre and Stockbridge.
Discover this serene wildlife haven with this guide which features an overview and lots of visiting tips.
Arthur’s Seat in the middle of Holyrood Park is one of the highlights of any visit to Edinburgh, mainly because the top of this ancient volcanic plug offers unrivalled views of the city.
Discover Holyrood Park in this complete guide which includes an overview, useful visiting advice, and immersive 360° photos.
Hopetoun House is a magnificent country house near Queensferry, West Lothian, that was built between 1699-1701 and designed by Sir William Bruce.
Visitors can explore the grounds at their leisure and the house is open for guided tours. Discover Hopetoun House with this article which includes an overview and handy visiting tips.
As you walk around the city of Edinburgh you may notice sections of an immense fortified wall in seemingly random locations.
The Flodden Wall is the protective boundary wall that once played a pivotal role in the city of Edinburgh’s history. Although many parts of the wall have been demolished there are a few sections that still remain standing.
Discover the Flodden Wall with this guide which contains an overview, visiting tips, and 360° photos.
Greyfriars Bobby has long been a part of Edinburgh folklore and is famous the world over, but what’s the real story behind the tale of the faithful Skye Terrier?
Discover the history behind Scotland’s most faithful canine companion with this complete guide to Greyfriars Bobby, Edinburgh’s famous Skye Terrier who lived in Greyfriars Kirk graveyard in the 1800s.
