​North Queensferry, what a place to start a walk, parking your car in the shadow of the Forth Rail Bridge which has supported the main London to Aberdeen railway line for well over 100 years and even featured in the 1935 film by Alfred Hitchcock, the 39 Steps.The cantilever arches reach high into the sky and they dwarf the the picturesque village o...

Edinburgh, home of the world's leading arts festival, has, like many other tourists destinations, suffered drastically following the outbreak of COVID-19. Empty streets, closed signs on major tourist attractions and museums, plus dark theatres, coffee bars, restaurants and pubs due to curfew and travel restrictions, have made it a bleak w...

Musselburgh's name derives from the extensive mussel beds which lined the coast and it was first settled by the Romans after they invaded Scotland in AD80.They built a fort on an island at the mouth of the River Esk and bridged the river. That crossing is still key to Musselburgh today as the town provides one of the main approaches from the east t...

Taking a stroll at Cramond, one of the most popular places to relax only minutes from the centre of Edinburgh's usually bustling Capital city, on a crisp but clear winter day is an ideal way to chill for many.The spacious waterfront promenade has become even more of a haven since the pandemic struck, providing a local release, particularly for flat...

Sadly, Portobello made the headlines for all the wrong reasons during the early stages of lockdown when thousands packed the beach to grab some welcome relief and enjoy the sunshine.Senior politicians expressed concern, particularly after disturbances, and this cast an unexpected and unwanted nationwide spotlight on the Costa del Forth.Now, as we c...

We woke to a sky rich in red over the undulating Lakeside countryside. It was stunning and boded well for the day ahead. Two hours later the sun had broken through to warm the chill air. The thermometer rose to 8C as Bowness-on-Windemere came alive. It was January 3, but the attraction of Lakeland continues. Cars poured in and the parking areas soo...