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  • Dryburgh Abbey & The River Tweed

    Dryburgh Abbey & The River Tweed

    From Sir Walter Scott to Rule Britania, we headed for a walk along St Cuthbert’s Way to explore the ruined Dryburgh Abbey.

  • Tyninghame Beach

    Tyninghame Beach

    Whether the sun is shining or the wind is blowing right through, there few places that bring a smile to my face in quite the same way as Tyninghame Beach.

  • New Lanark

    New Lanark

    New Lanark, one of only 6 World Heritage Sites in Scotland, is the jewel in the Clyde Valleys crown.

  • Dawdling at Dawyck Botanic Garden

    Dawdling at Dawyck Botanic Garden

    Deep in the Scottish Borders lies Dawyck Botanic Garden, one of the world’s most spectacular arboretum.

  • Blackness Castle: the ship that never sailed

    Blackness Castle: the ship that never sailed

    Blackness Castle is often called ‘the ship that never sailed’ due to its boat-like appearance from the sea, it’s location also makes for some stunning views of the river and…

  • St Abbs, Scottish Borders: a beautiful coastal village & nature reserve

    St Abbs, Scottish Borders: a beautiful coastal village & nature reserve

    A guide to visiting St Abbs in the Scottish Borders — from dramatic coastal walks and wildlife to when to go, how to get there and nearby beaches.

  • How to visit Culross, Fife

    How to visit Culross, Fife

    The Royal Burgh of Culross is one of Scotland’s best preserved 17th-century villages

  • Edinburgh Castle

    Edinburgh Castle

    Wander up the Royal Mile to the the Castle to take in (and photograph!) those stunning views.

  • The Royal Yacht Britannia

    The Royal Yacht Britannia

    Looking for Edinburgh’s must dos? Top of the list is a visit to Leith and the Royal Yacht Britannia, and to spot 6 Times by Antony Gormley.