Pentland Hills

The Fall of Sir Douglas Weatherford

The Peter Mullan film inspired by costumed Harry Potter tour

Firefighters battle wildfire in Pentland Hills near Edinburgh

The charity's eco-polyhouse was set on fire

Charity 'devastated' after vandals start fire at Pentlands base

Threipmuir Reservoir

Police called to Edinburgh reservoir after woman falls through ice

Joanna Cherry. Picture: Jane Barlow/PA Wire

How opponents are battling to topple SNP’s Joanna Cherry in key Edinburgh seat

Penny Richards, CEO, Aspen Institute UK

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Martin Quinn, Jonathon Fountain and Kris Easter, outside the site of the store on the southern outskirts of Edinburgh next to the City Bypass.

New lease of life for outdoor sports store near Edinburgh following buyout

6/2 Murrayfield Gardens, Murrayfield

Edinburgh property: Beautiful suburban two-bed flat presents period elegance

38 Corstorphine Road, Edinburgh. Image: Angus Behm

Prestige property: Hide-away home's private pleasures

Greenloaning, West Linton

Prestige property: Lodge an interest in wooden wonder

Cala Homes (East) Scotland, Belwood Oaks, Dewar. Image: Chris Humphreys Photography

New builds: Showcasing Penicuik as a perfect setting

Harmony Lodge.

This remarkable £4m 5-bedroom Georgian house with extensive private gardens is o...

Some of The Secret Garden products.

Amazing leisure business for sale includes award-winning sustainable gin distill...

Wilderkin has stunning views over the Borders countryside to the Pentland Hills.

Stay in a romantic off-grid hideaway for two just 30 minutes from Edinburgh

Bill Taylor (second from left) with prizewinners in the recent Scierra Pairs, one of Britain's top fly fishing events. (Pic: Nigel Duncan)

Lothians anglers are fed-up at invasion of their waters

Unhealthy choices are cheaper, but at what cost to the nation's health?

The tax on salt debate takes the humble household condiment to the top table

Police Scotland's Dive and Marine Unit have been at the scene after officers confirmed that a recovery operation is underway following reports of concerns for a man in the water at Threipmuir Reservoir.

Divers search for body of man who fell into Threipmuir Reservoir

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For sale: Magnificent 5-bed on doorstep of one of Scotland's most famous beaches

The park became a magnet for wild campers

Pentland Hills linked to Midlothian Covid-19 outbreak

Front of property.

Edinburgh property: Elegant and spacious 6-bedroom terraced house with beautiful...

Countryside dog control

App to help tackle growing problem of sheep worrying

Kevin Kirk captured the incredibly rare phenomenon known as a 'Snownado' in the Pentland hills just above Edinburgh on Saturday.

Incredibly rare phenomenon known as a 'Snownado' caught on film above Edinburgh

Ex-professional snowboarder Scott McMorris enjoying a jump off the Pentland Hills picture: Will Nangle

Amazing pictures show Edinburgh snowboarder perfecting jumps off Pentland Hills

Mountain rescue team issue 'extreme' avalanche warning for hills in southern Scotland. This picture was taken following an avalanche at Turnhouse Hill in January this year picture: supplied

'Red flag' avalanche warning for southern Scotland

John Carstairs, 55, who frequently walks in the Pentland Hills near Edinburgh in his shorts. Relishing the cold and praising the health benefits it can bring (Photo: SWNS).

The Scot who goes on walks topless to deal with lockdown stress

Dave Wright took the photo of the snow giving way and falling down the hill earlier this week, but he says the risks are still real.

Avalanche warning issued for Pentland Hills as snow begins to thaw

Harlaw Reservoir, Pentland Hills

Search for funding to back eco campsite in Pentland Hills

Dave Wright took the photograph from his home on Thursday afternoon.

Avalanche warning in Pentland Hills

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Edinburgh property: Stunning £1.1m 5-bedroom detached villa with superb living s...

Arthur's Seat. Picture: Ruairidh Mason

WATCH: The best walks around Edinburgh: Arthur's Seat and Holyrood Park

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Edinburgh property: Elegant 5-bedroom top floor flat in building where Sherlock ...

'Irresponsible' camping became a mounting issue throughout the pandemic as locals flocked to Balerno's Harlaw reservoir on warm weekends in summer, leaving litter and damaging the woods and wildlife around the reservoir.

Plans for seasonal eco-campsite at Harlaw reservoir

Seawater pools like Powfoot Tidal Pool in Dumfries and Galloway have been left to the mercy of the Scottish elements, but is it time to resurrect them on our shores?

Could our love for wild swimming bring back tidal pools?

Scottish writer Robert Louis Stevenson, who was born in Edinburgh

Unique Edinburgh tribute made for Robert Louis Stevenson

A large, expansive lawn perfect for croquet, bowls or egg and spoon races.

Take a look inside this sprawling Edinburgh mansion

Tweed Valley Mountain Rescue during the search.

Two walkers spark four-hour search in Pentland Hills involving police helicopter...

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Bonfire Night 2019: fireworks displays and events in Edinburgh

Bonfire Night 2019: fireworks displays and events in Edinburgh

Hamish Martin (pictured) and his wife Liberty founded the popular venture in October 2012. Picture: Phil Wilkinson

Jobs boost as Midlothian herb garden attraction triples up

Ian Hamilton Finlay

Little Sparta: Ian Hamilton Finlay’s garden is one of Scotland’s best-kept secre...

Clubbiedean Fishery. Photo by Nigel Duncan

Fishing: Clubbiedean all set to open with more boats and a new season-ticket off...

400 runners took part in The Ultra Tour of Edinburgh (UTE), a 55km (approx. 34 mile) ultra distance run in the Scottish capital. Picture: contributed

Ultra Tour of Edinburgh: Ultra-marathon tests Capital's runners
Described as the ultimate tour of the Capital, the Ultra Tour of Edinburgh (UTE) yesterday saw 400 runners complete a gruelling 34-mile run round the city.

The first ever release of a rare snail in the Lothians has been hailed as a "vital step" in efforts to save the species. Photo: Katie Paton/RZSS/PA Wire

Scottish rare snail release a '˜vital step' in saving species

A woman who took on a private parking company that threatened her with a hefty fine after she parked in a supermarket car park has had her charge overturned.

Company backs down after woman contests Lidl parking fine at Penicuik store

The three-bedroom apartment is situated at the end-point of the sweeping development, boasting 180-degree glass frontage and expansive triple aspect, 2,680 square-foot private terrace.

First look inside Donaldson's luxury Â£2m Edinburgh penthouse

Loganlea Trout Fishery

Fishing: Culbert happy to cast an eye over your technique

Friends of Leadburn Community Woodland (FLCW) will purchase 23 acres of woodland in Midlothian from Forestry Enterprise Scotland

Buying more woodland

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Edinburgh distillery set to open gin botanical garden

Period manse with secluded gardens and a tennis court hits the market in histori...

Edinurgh under a blanker of haar. Picture: Tom Duffin.

Amazing images show Edinburgh under a blanket of haar

Mollie Hughes has summited Mount Everest twice

How Scotland's mountains prepared Mollie Hughes for Everest

You don't have to travel far from Edinburgh to get a sense of wilderness (Photo: Shutterstock)

5 places to wild camp near Edinburgh

Complaints have been made about people picking up lambs and taking selfies with them, causing distress to the mother. Picture: Lisa Ferguson

Public warned not to take selfies with lambs in Pentlands

Arthur's Seat and Calton Hill from Inverleith Park

In pictures: 10 of the best views in Edinburgh

Inside a stunning renovated home in Edinburgh which has a beautiful views of the...

Fancy a city penthouse home with private roof deck in the heart of Edinburgh's w...

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