When it comes to travel-bragging, Scotland has it all: outstanding castles, clan history, and just-caught crustaceans; misty mountains, moorland, and an almost make-believe atlas of islands; brain-hurting whiskey, bronze beaches, and stylish kilts. Before traveling though, the hardest part is finding answers to the most commonly asked questions: What are the best places to visit in Scotland? Where are the most beautiful places in Scotland? What extraordinary sights shouldn't be missed?
Before arriving in Edinburgh, Nataliya Bezborodova's impression of Scotland was shaped largely by Hollywood. My knowledge of this country was pretty much based on the film Braveheart, she admits with a laugh, standing before the grand neoclassical columns of the National Galleries of Scotland. As if on cue, the castle's daily gun salute fires overhead, scattering pigeons and punctuating our conversation with a jolt.
Following two sensational shows at Reading and Leeds Festivals over the weekend, Chappell Roan is headed to Edinburgh. The Midwest Princess is headlining two sold out shows at the Royal Highland Centre on Tuesday (26 August) and Wednesday (27 August). If her recent shows prove anything, it's that Chappell knows how to put on a show - but we already knew that!
Smoke can be seen across Edinburgh after a huge wildfire broke out on the beloved landmark Arthur's Seat. Emergency services were alerted to the blaze just after 4pm on Sunday, with four fire trucks sent to the scene. People have been advised to avoid the area. No casualties have been reported so far.
Rising interest in Edinburgh could reflect its lower property prices than central London, reflecting a growing trend among Americans seeking stable investment opportunities.