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Edinburgh Has an Ancient Volcano in Its City Centre — and You Can Walk to the Top
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Edinburgh Has an Ancient Volcano in Its City Centre — and You Can Walk to the Top

by Love Scotland
April 17, 2026
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Arthur's Seat is a free-to-climb ancient volcano in Edinburgh's city centre, rich in geology, legend, and strange mystery — plus get weekly Scotland stories free in our newsletter.

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Why Scotland Takes Porridge So Seriously It Built a World Championship Around It
  • Food and Drink

Why Scotland Takes Porridge So Seriously It Built a World Championship Around It

by Love Scotland
April 15, 2026
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Scotland takes porridge seriously — so seriously it holds a World Championship for it in a tiny Highland village every October. Here's the story behind the bowl.

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The Cry From the Shore: Why the Highland Clearances Still Break Scottish Hearts
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  • Scottish Stories & Identity

The Cry From the Shore: Why the Highland Clearances Still Break Scottish Hearts

by Love Scotland
March 14, 2026
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There is a Gaelic phrase — cianalas — that has no direct translation in English.

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Why is Edinburgh Castle so famous?
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Why is Edinburgh Castle so famous?

by Love Scotland
September 2, 2022
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Edinburgh Castle boasts as one of the oldest fortified places in Europe. It has a rich history functioning as a royal residence, military garrison, prison and fortress. With it’s rich history comes many exciting tales. You are able to walk in the footsteps of soldiers, kings, queens and possibly some pirates when you endeavour to […]

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