Inveresk Lodge Garden is a National Trust for Scotland property located in the pretty village of Inveresk in East Lothian, around 6 miles from the centre of Edinburgh.
This charming garden is a haven for wildlife and is a must-visit for anyone looking to escape the hubbub of the city centre thanks to its beautiful wild meadows, woodland, manicured lawns, and colourful borders that are ablaze with flowers.
Gullane Beach is located between Aberlady Bay nature reserve and Yellowcraig Beach in East Lothian, a 15-minute drive from North Berwick and 40 minutes from the centre of Edinburgh.
Visitors to the beach can enjoy a 1-mile stretch of golden sand that’s exceptionally clean and has miles of rough paths through the surrounding dunes to the north and south.
Discover everything you need to know about the picturesque Gullane Beach in this complete visitor guide.
Edinburgh is regarded as one of the top tourist destinations in Britain, second only to London for the number of attractions within it.
As wonderful as places like the Botanic Gardens and the Royal Yacht Britannia are, they’re a little further away from the city centre than many tourists have time for.
With that thought in mind, in this article you’ll discover things to do in Edinburgh city centre that are both easy to find and easy to walk to.
Gosford House is a grand stately home located 16 miles east of the centre of Edinburgh.
Built in 1800 by celebrated Scottish architect Robert Adam for the 7th Earl of Wemyss, it is now a popular tourist destination due to the expansive gardens that feature ponds, woodlands, and sweeping lawns.
While the house is closed on most days there are frequent open days held throughout the year when visitors can join a guided tour around the interior to admire Gosford House’s unique architecture and decadent furnishings.
Scotland is a true paradise for photographers. From its rugged, untamed landscapes to its charming villages and historic towns, this country is brimming with opportunities to capture Instagram-worthy shots that demand to be shared with friends and family.
In this article you will discover a collection of top places to take photos in Scotland, all of which are guaranteed to elevate your images to the next level.
With the recent increase in staycations, many Britons are now flocking to Scotland’s west coast islands for their summer holidays.
Many of these islands are pretty much untouched by tourists yet boast some of the country’s most spectacular scenery and its most abundant wildlife.
In this article, you’ll find a selection of stunning Scottish islands guaranteed to offer visitors a wonderful summertime break, whether they prefer lazing on a white sand beach or hiking through epic mountain ranges.
Scotland is rightly proud of its wildlife and thanks to the fact that vast swathes of the country are uninhabited many endangered animals are able to thrive, including the ever-popular red squirrel and the near-extinct sea eagle.
In this article, you’ll find details of some of the animals that you should keep an eye open for during a visit to Scotland, from red deer to dolphins and buzzards to basking sharks.
On average it costs a whopping £90 for an individual return train ticket from Edinburgh to Inverness and £75 to travel from Edinburgh to Aberdeen, which can put a serious dent in the holiday budgets of travelling families.
So is there anything you can do to save a few pounds on those pesky tickets?
The answer is, yes there is, thanks to the tips and tricks listed in this article along with a number of online resources that will automatically find the best deals for you.
