The Scottish capital has plenty to offer, but one sight stands out more than others: the towering Medieval Castle. Easy to spot from the windows of Edinburgh hostels , the castle stands high on a hill above the city, dominating the landscape and providing an awe-inspiring view.HistoryThe current castle's site has been important to people across the ages with the first signs of human habitation at the hilltop fort thought to date back to the 9th Century BC.Having a site this old, means...
Surrounded by the North Sea to its east and the Atlantic Ocean to the north and west, Scotland makes up the northern third of the British Isles. Packed with tradition, heritage and stunning scenery, it makes a great backpacking destination yet is often overlooked by travelers exploring the U.K.
Edinburgh
With a population of approximately 450,000 people, the Scottish capital combines tradition with modernity to create a truly unique atmosphere. In the city, medieval relics, Georgian...
Scotland is full of great places to visit, from Edinburgh Castle to the ski resorts of the Highlands. Whether travelers are looking for peace and quiet or a hustling and bustling city, the country has something for everyone. Outdoor Activities Backpackers in Scotland seeking a taste of the great outdoors will find the country is home to some of the best walking and hiking trails in the UK. The Dalbeattie to Colvend Trail is particularly...
Located in the southeast of Scotland on the Forth estuary, Edinburgh is the country's second-largest city after Glasgow and, as the cultural as well as political capital, has much to offer travelers.
Although there are lots of attractions in the city, it is the Edinburgh Castle which dominates the city's skyline. Set atop Castle Rock, it looms over the city below (including the Edinburgh hostels). Its buildings include the 12th century St Margaret's Chapel – the oldest surviving structure in...
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