After exploring Edinburgh Castle, head about 20 miles west of the city to experience Blackness Castle. While there are a number of castles outside the city (this is the land of many a border skirmish, ...

In 2021, my husband and I moved from the United States to Scotland. I've loved living in Edinburgh and exploring popular tourist destinations, like Arthur's Seat. But over the years, I've curated a ...

A handful of times every year, the weather in London really does get too hot. An ephemeral moment presents itself: the opportunity to go north to enjoy a milder climate. One weekend in July, as London ...

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A new walking tour offers a chance to meet the city’s Ukrainian community, with stops for hearty dumplings, castle views and shared histories Before arriving in Edinburgh, Nataliya Bezborodova’s ...

With some of the world’s most beautiful scenery and top cultural spots on our doorstep, it’s no surprise Scots are opting to holiday at home. Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

Of all that I have heard, read, and seen about Edinburgh, author Alexander McCall Smith’s take resonates with me most. “This is a city of shifting light, of changing skies, of sudden vistas. A city so ...