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Visit Highland Cows in their natural environment just outside Edinburgh city centre. The Highland Cow's at Swanston used to be Edinburgh's best kept secret, but recently they have proved very popular with both tourists and locals. Plenty of people arrive by bus and taxi to see them every day. But what most visitors don't realise is that if they only see the three cows kept at the farm, they're missing out on the best part of the experience. If you join a guided Highland Cow H

You don't have to go far to find Highland Cows in Edinburgh Mountain Marcus is here to show you a herd of friendly Highland Cows on the edge of the city of Edinburgh. We'll hike up to a spectacular mountain viewpoint where we can see out over Edinburgh to the sea. As we climb the hill we start to see Arthur's Seat - the highest point within the city - then Edinburgh Castle reveals itself, along with the Royal Mile and the spires of the city's churches. On a clear day we can s

The clocks have changed, and the colours are turning. Nights are drawing in, and the forests are at their best. Here are a few scenes from around Scotland in recent weeks

How often does it rain? The short answer is “It probably won’t rain on you”. The long answer is longer: I’ve walked up Arthur’s Seat...

Edinburgh is as far north as parts of Alaska, so there’s a huge difference between sunset times in Winter and Summer.

Oranges have become reds, reds have become purples, and soon even purples will fade into the deepest indigos.

8¼ reasons to book a guided group hike with a qualified mountain leader