Scotland
On this great walk, my accommodation follows me along
The 125-kilometre Great Glen Way (GGW) is Scotland’s version of a coast-to-coast walk, following a string of lochs, connected by a 19th century canal.
- Andrew Bain
Britain’s most dangerous road has become a global tourist attraction
At the foot of Bealach na Bà in the Scottish Highlands, you receive a stark warning.
- Greg Dickinson
Stripping off to pass exams: A youth spectacle like no other
Wandering the cobbled streets of St Andrews, Scotland, we stumbled across ancient rites celebrating the joy of youth.
- Tony Wright
Just one double bed: On board Queen Elizabeth’s royal yacht
In service from 1954 to 1997, Britannia sailed a million nautical miles while visiting more than 600 ports in 135 countries.
- Marian McGuinness
A unique walking tour offers a unique glimpse of Edinburgh
A chance for Edinburgh’s homeless to work in tourism is changing lives.
- Julia D'Orazio
How Scotch whisky conquered the world in five (not so easy) steps
A Europe-wide outbreak of grape pests, a world war and America’s prohibition period all played a part in whisky’s global domination.
- David Whitley
The mysterious Scottish islands that are an artist’s dream
It’s little wonder artists, poets, hikers and photographers are drawn to this faraway archipelago, which splinters off Scotland’s north-east coast.
- Steve McKenna
New entry rules – and fees – for Australians to visit the UK
Australians can now apply for the new Electronic Travel Authorisation that will be a requirement for entering the UK.
- Michael Gebicki
A magnificent, calf-burning hike through two of England’s national parks
Two dramatic national parks in northern England are practically neighbours, yet worlds apart in their appeal.
- Rob McFarland
‘Edinburgh-lite’ and the other Scottish cities you must visit
With its good looks and epic festivals, Edinburgh gets most of the love – but Scotland has alternatives if you’ve already been to its glorious capital.
- Steve McKenna