Edinburgh, Scotland, was never atop my list of desired summer vacations. However, a recent visit to the capital city convinced me otherwise. With a history dating back to 8500 BC, the hilly Scottish ...

I had an amazing and emotional first visit to Edinburgh! After dreaming of visiting for so many years, it felt wild to finally be in this incredible city. Here's how I spent two days exploring ...

From castle visits to whisky tastings, here's what not to miss. An archipelago off the west coast of Scotland, the Hebrides comprises over 70 islands and numerous islets, divided into the Inner and ...

J.K. Rowling lived in Edinburgh when she penned the universally beloved "Harry Potter" series of books. Across the city, you can see and visit the places that inspired her wizarding world. There are ...

From bustling, medieval cities to the dramatic Highlands of lore, Scotland is a land of enchanting romance and intriguing mystery. And there’s no Scottish city that does romance quite like Edinburgh!

The streets of Scotland’s capital are magical for kids, with national museums to explore, extinct volcanoes to climb and the looming spectre of Edinburgh Castle to fire the imagination. At Christmas, ...

Edinburgh, Scotland’s whisky capital, is an ideal place for celebrating a Whisky Lover’s Weekend. Here are 20 must-visit destinations in Edinburgh to enjoy and celebrate Scotch whisky! Traveling to ...

Here’s everything you need to know about this land of lochs—when to go, where to stay, what to do, and how to get around. Heather blooms at Mar Lodge Estate in Aberdeenshire, an area known for ...

This is part of Reason's 2025 summer travel issue. Click here to read the rest of the issue. The Heart of Midlothian; Joaquin Ossorio-Castillo/Alamy. St Giles' Cathedral; Nilfanion/Wikimedia. Adam ...

Edinburgh's outdoor Hogmanay celebrations have been canceled due to extreme weather conditions, with high winds and inclement weather making outdoor events unsafe for attendees. A spokesperson for the ...