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Feature of the month: Edinburgh: Stories in Stone

Take a tour in words and pictures of Edinburgh's fascinating literary and architectural history...

Tour Edinburgh...

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Way out East

Enjoy an easy trip from Edinburgh with a day out into lovely East Lothian. Just follow the coast road and feel the freedom in your soul.

Café culture

Great days out in Scotand with coffee, cake, and that something a little bit special on the side...

The Great Outdoors

Whether you seek perfect silence or pure adrenaline, Scotland has a wealth of choices, and everything in between!

Go West

The West Highland Way is one of Scotland's most popular long-distance walks. It's a classic, from start to finish.

Edinburgh's castle

Scotland's leading attraction celebrates the completion of its £2.7 million improvement scheme.

Braemar Castle

A castle amongst castles, majestic Braemar Castle in Royal Deeside is set to re-open its hallowed doors to visitors.

Orwell on Jura

Flee the modern world and follow in the footsteps of 1984 novelist George Orwell to the wild island Jura. Just watch out for whirlpools!

Family fun

From fantasia-like fireworks to favourite furry friends, from spooky dungeons and creepy crypts to free-to-roam countryside, here's 59 things for the family to do in Scotland.

What's the story, Balamory?

In search of Edie McCredie and the gang...

Teenage kicks

When your children reach that certain age, teetering on the brink of adulthood, you may find that they look for something just a little bit different.

Hot for tots

Don't worry about what to do with younger children when you are on holiday in Scotland. We've got some ideas that perhaps you hadn't thought of...

Are we there yet?

Here's how to make every journey in Scotland as magical as a trip on the Hogwart's Express with Harry, Hermione and a big bag of chocolate frogs.

Homecoming Scotland 2009

Homecoming Scotland 2009 celebrates the 250th anniversary of Robert Burns’ birth with a range of special events. So, whether you're a Scot, of Scottish descent, or simply love Scotland, you're invited!

Hogmanay

Traditionally, the Scots were a superstitious race and for an event as significant as the dawning of a new year, customs, rituals and traditions inevitably arose around the country - some of these continue today.

Charlie and Flora

The true story of Bonnie Prince Charlie, Flora MacDonald, and their famous escape over the sea to Skye...

Charles Rennie Mackintosh

By the close of the 20th century, Mackintosh was being recognised as the father of 'Glasgow Style' and one of the driving forces behind a new approach to modern architecture.

Playing with fire

Fire festivals and traditions have had a long history in Scotland, with many claiming pagan origins. Most of these fire ceremonies have passed into the darkness of history but a few have survived.

It's not all haggis

A short history of traditional Scottish cuisine

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