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• Arthur’s Seat Named In Top List Of Places To View The Northern Lights
• Where Is Arthur’s Seat?
• Collect your gift! – A Free Digital Copy Of The Ultimate Scotland Travel Guide

• Around the Web:  Scottish woman visits country’s most remote landmarks ‘all by public transport‘, What Scotland’s capital city will look like in 2050 – according to AI, Hidden Gems of Edinburgh and more
• From Social Media – Castle Menzies, Perthshire
• Scottish Food You Will Love – Cock-a-Leekie Soup: The National Soup of Scotland
• Coo Wee – Why is it called a Highland Coo?

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Arthur’s Seat Named In Top List Of Places To View The Northern Lights

Edinburgh locals may get the chance to see the Northern Lights on Tuesday evening – with one location in the city named in a list of the top places to view..

Where Is Arthur’s Seat?

Arthur’s Seat is one of four hill forts situated within Holyrood Park, Edinburgh Scotland. These forts  date from around 2,000 years ago. 

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Get Your Free Digital Copy Of The Ultimate Scotland Travel Guide

Around The Web

Warning as number of winter rescues on Scotland’s hills on the rise

MOUNTAIN rescuers have issued a warning to climbers following a series of incidents across Scotland’s hills.

Storm Henk Scotland: Disruption to rail network amid bad weather

SCOTRAIL has confirmed there is some disruption across Scotland’s rail network this morning as a result of flooding and strong winds.

UK snow maps show everywhere from ‘London to Scotland’ hit by flurries within days

The south coast and the capital city will be among the places hit by flurries of the white stuff during January.

Inside Olivia Attwood’s luxury New Year’s Eve getaway in Scotland

The reality star, 32, and footballer Bradley, who turned 30 on December 31, stayed at Gleneagles in Scotland – a five star venue which she calls her ‘home

King Charles Will Spend January in Scotland, a New Royal Tradition

King Charles and Queen Camilla will head to Balmoral soon, breaking with Queen Elizabeth’s tradition to spend the first month of the year in Norfolk.

Wetherspoons in Scotland to launch January sale – full list of food and drink discounts

The two-week sale is discounting the price of food and drinks – including non-alcoholic beverages for anyone doing Dry January.

Scotland 2024 travel guide from pink castles to surfing as country named ‘place to be’

With Scotland recently being crowned among the top travel destinations in the world for 2024,

Scottish woman visits country’s most remote landmarks ‘all by public transport’

Kay Gillespie from Edinburgh has been able to make a living as a travel blogger without being able to drive by making use of Scotland’s “great” transport.

Edinburgh girl who campaigned to have favourite crisps back on shelves wins year’s supply

An Edinburgh girl has been given a year’s supply of her favourite flavour of crisps after she successfully campaigned to have them back on the shelves.

What Scotland’s capital city will look like in 2050 – according to AI

This is what Scotland’s capital city could look like in 2050 – according to AI. Computer-generated images show how Edinburgh would look 27 years in the

Touching moment cute Edinburgh couple get engaged during Hogmanay celebrations

A couple have gone viral for sharing the moment that they got engaged at Edinburgh’s Hogmanay celebrations.

Inspirational Bradford teen becomes Duke of Edinburgh’s Award youth ambassador

An inspirational teenage girl from Bradford has been selected as a youth ambassador for The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award charity.

Edinburgh’s Camera Obscura celebrates as it welcomes its one millionth visitor since Covid

Edinburgh’s oldest purpose-built visitor attraction demonstrates enduring appeal.

Glasgow City Council release plans for 100 new segregated cycle paths

More than 100 Glasgow roads are set to get cycle paths in addition to those streets, which already have them.

The story of how Glaswegians have celebrated New Year

HOGMANAY – or New Year’s Eve to those south of the border – has always been a bigger celebration in Scotland than Christmas Day.

Outlander: Blood of My Blood to begin filming in Glasgow

Glasgow roads will be closed for filming of Outlander prequel show Blood of My Blood in January 2024.

Hidden Gems of Edinburgh

Edinburgh, Scotland’s captivating capital, is renowned for its rich history and vibrant culture. 

While most tourists flock to the well-trodden paths of the Old Town and New Town, these areas can become overwhelmingly crowded, especially during peak summer months. 

But fear not, for there’s a different side to Edinburgh waiting to be explored.

From Social Media

Castle Menzies, Perthshire

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Scottish Food You Will Love

Cock-a-Leekie Soup: The National Soup of Scotland

When it comes to iconic Scottish dishes, Cock-a-Leekie Soup takes center stage. This savory and delightful chicken soup has earned its place as the national soup of Scotland. The recipe, presented by Food Wishes, showcases the unique combination of leeks, chicken and a secret ingredient that elevates its flavor to new heights. Join us as we explore the magic behind this beloved Scottish dish and learn how to recreate it in your own kitchen.

Coo Wee

Why is it called a Highland Coo?

Highland Cattle, commonly referred to as Highland Coo, are a breed of cattle native to Scotland. These majestic and hardy animals have been living in the Scottish Highlands for centuries, and their distinctive long horns and shaggy coats make them easily recognizable. This is the reason why they are sometimes referred as hairy coos or a hairy coo.

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A Traveller’s Perspective

Arthur’s Seat is not the most obvious place to watch the Northern Lights, but when conditions are right — strong solar activity, clear skies, and a dark winter night — it can work. The advantage of Arthur’s Seat is that you are above the worst of Edinburgh’s light pollution while being a ten-minute walk from the city centre. The disadvantage is that you need luck. The Northern Lights are unpredictable, and Edinburgh is further south than most aurora hotspots.

For the best chance of seeing the Northern Lights in Scotland, head north. Caithness, Orkney, and Shetland have the highest frequency of aurora sightings. Even the north coast of the Highlands is significantly better than Edinburgh. If you are staying in Edinburgh and hoping for a sighting, download the Aurora Watch UK app, which sends alerts when geomagnetic activity is high. Head to Arthur’s Seat or Blackford Hill on a clear night when the forecast is favourable, and look to the northern horizon.

Seeing the Northern Lights from Scotland is one of those experiences that feels almost unreal. The sky shifts from black to green, with purple and pink ribbons rippling above the horizon. It happens slowly at first, then suddenly the whole northern sky is alive with colour. Standing on Arthur’s Seat in the dark, with the city lights twinkling below and the aurora dancing above, the cold becomes irrelevant. Your eyes adjust. The lights pulse and fade and pulse again. It is worth every minute of standing in the freezing wind.

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