Scotland
Glam new Scottish hotel’s divisive look has earned it a rude nickname
W Edinburgh looks like nothing else in the city. And the views from this swirling newcomer are out of this world.
- by Steve McKenna
The wonderland dubbed ‘The Impossible Garden’ shouldn’t exist at all
Butterflies, birdsong, azaleas and rhododendrons, Californian redwood and even Wollemi pines flourish in this “impossible garden”.
- by Steve McKenna
Opinion
Top 10s
10 things we’ll never understand about Scotland
Scottish migrants have given this small nation a big worldwide presence, but turn up in Scotland and prepare to be baffled by its cultural quirks.
- by Brian Johnston
Opinion
Tips & advice
I’m a control freak, but travelling without planning taught me a lesson
What if we can’t find a place to stay? Will we sleep in the car? These worries gnawed at the edges of my mind.
- by Natasha Bazika
Historic former bank exudes homey opulence as luxury hotel
Banks once advertised their wealth by way of grandiose architecture and opulent interiors. And boy, does this Edinburgh property make for a jaw-dropping canvas.
- by Penny Watson
Scotland’s first vertical distillery is a must-visit in Edinburgh
The only way is up for this newbie on Edinburgh’s reborn waterfront which now has the country’s first vertical whisky distillery.
- by Steve McKenna
Nine must-do highlights of Edinburgh, Scotland
Castles, tweed and lofty views... The Scottish capital is a playground for foodies, arts and history buffs, and this hit-list delivers on all fronts.
- by Penny Watson
Forget Harry Potter: See the real Edinburgh via its sleepy backstreets and secret parks
Discover parts of Edinburgh that tend to elude tourists’ gazes via a mish-mash of dedicated bike lanes, off-road paths and under-the-radar waterways.
- by Steve McKenna
Late winter escapes: The world’s best places for an August holiday
Keen to escape Australia in August? Here are the countries and cities to visit for their summer, winter or welcoming dry season.
- by Brian Johnston
The astounding Scottish isle with dwellings older than Egypt’s pyramids
A family pilgrimage to Orkney in Scotland sheds light on an ancient landscape.
- by Ben Groundwater
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