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The Forth Road Bridge is seen silhouetted against a sunset sky. Waves are breaking against the shore.

Bridging the Forth

5 September 2021 Chris Leave a comment

Follow medieval pilgrims, floating trains, and all manner of British royalty on this trip across the Firth of Forth. You’ll…

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Posted in: Lothian, Scotland, Walks Filed under: Coastal walks, Fife Coastal Path, Fife Pilgrim Way, Short walks

Arthur’s Seat and Holyrood Park

7 June 2021 Chris Leave a comment

Arthur’s Seat dominates Edinburgh’s skyline. Its proximity to the city centre means that it is a popular destination: at most times…

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Posted in: Lothian, Scotland, Walks Filed under: Edinburgh, Short walks

Cammo and the River Almond

20 April 2021 Chris Leave a comment

You’ll take in plenty of history on this pleasant walk along the River Almond to visit the ruined Cammo Estate.

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Posted in: Lothian, Scotland, Walks Filed under: Edinburgh

Bonaly to Balerno via Carnethy

21 March 2021 Chris Leave a comment

This 11-mile linear walk takes in some of the best that the Pentlands have to offer. Starting from Bonaly on…

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Posted in: Lothian, Scotland, Walks Filed under: Edinburgh, Pentland Hills

Castlelaw from Bonaly

15 February 2021 Chris Leave a comment

Castlelaw may not be one of the highest hills in the Pentlands, but it has panoramic views across the Lothians. Journey through picturesque valleys to visit a well-preserved Iron Age hill fort on this 12km walk from Bonaly.

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Posted in: Lothian, Scotland, Walks Filed under: Edinburgh, Pentland Hills

Around Threipmuir Reservoir

1 February 2021 Chris Leave a comment

Visiting the Red Moss, Black Springs, and Green Cleugh, this walk takes in some of the most colourfully named places…

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Posted in: Lothian, Scotland, Walks Filed under: Edinburgh, Pentland Hills

Allermuir Hill from Swanston

18 January 2021 Chris Leave a comment

What connects the author Robert Louis Stevenson, the Knights of St John, and a Norseman named Sveinn? Find out on…

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Posted in: Lothian, Scotland, Walks Filed under: Edinburgh, Pentland Hills, Robert Louis Stevenson

The Water of Leith Walkway

14 December 2020 Chris Leave a comment

Edinburgh may not have the Thames or the Clyde, but it does have a fine river all of its own…

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Posted in: Lothian, Scotland, Walks Filed under: Edinburgh, John Muir Way, Long walks, Riverside walks, Water of Leith

South Queensferry and the Dalmeny Estate

24 November 2020 Chris Leave a comment

Discover one of the world’s most iconic bridges and follow in the footsteps of literary legends and haunted hounds in…

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Posted in: Lothian, Scotland, Walks Filed under: Coastal walks, Edinburgh, John Muir Way, Short walks

The Red Road to Scald Law

9 November 2020 Chris Leave a comment

Most people choose to climb Scald Law from the south — but you’re not like most people. Take an afternoon…

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Posted in: Lothian, Scotland, Walks Filed under: Edinburgh, Pentland Hills

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