One of the most recognizable parts of Edinburgh, the High Street, has seen better days. I remember the first time I walked up the cobblestoned street all the way from the Scottish Parliament to Edinburgh Castle. The High Street immediately enchanted me with that uniquely “Edinburgh” aesthetic that I was not accustomed to, as I’m […]
I have to hand it to the RMT; placing the upcoming rail strikes on the weekends of the Eurovision song contest in Liverpool, and the FA Cup final at Wembley, is a stroke of genius. Industrial action is supposed to disrupt, and this undoubtedly will. However, despite having previously been in complete support of rail […]
Edinburgh is a city renowned for its rich history, gorgeous buildings, iconic ghost tours, and unique Scottish cuisine – for better or for worse. (I am vegetarian, so whilst I appreciate that many people love haggis, I would rather try to camp on Arthur’s Seat in November). So buckle up and use this article as […]
On 13 April 2021 the Edinburgh International Festival announced that the celebrated Fringe festival will be returning this summer, although with a series of social distancing measures in place. The Fringe society announced that productions can go ahead in outdoor pop-up venues to ensure spectators are able to simultaneously comply with Covid-19 safety regulations. At […]
Italy is a gem like no other. If you’ve visited, go again, and if you haven’t, then what the hell have you been doing? Nestled in the heart of the Mediterranean, this country’s got it all: from the whizz of slick scooters to the snap of fresh Focaccia. In between these wet lockdown days and […]
The idea of Scottish independence has become a main focus for many after the actions of the Westminster government in the past months. Ever since the beginning of the pandemic, the debate has built up momentum and some people’s minds could be changing in favour of an independent Scotland. If Scotland did become independent, how […]
Reports this week in the BBC and elsewhere have highlighted the increasingly ‘booming’ tourism in Scotland, all thanks to the popular Outlander books and TV series. The time-travelling drama, originally written by Diana Gabaldon, set partly in the 18th century has been a huge hit with viewers with a loyal fanbase. Filmed on location in […]
Today we live in a world obsessed with the idea of travel and exploration. Our social media feeds are constantly reminding us of the wonders of the world we need to see and our bucket lists seem to become never-ending. Globetrotting promises to fix many of our problems. It provides a time to switch off, […]