Katie Williams

2 weeks ago | edinburghlive.co.uk | Katie Williams

What was once a lavish estate, Dunalastair House is now an unsettling sight. Nestled 18 miles west of the town of Pitlochry are the remains of a structure resembling a large mansion or castle. While its been abandoned, over the years it has been a favourite spot amongst explorers and adventurers. It looks like it has been forgotten about for centuries but not even 100 years ago it was a school for Polish children.

2 months ago | edinburghlive.co.uk | Katie Williams

An American living in Edinburgh has said Netflix's One Day has 'lied' regarding one iconic scene. Devrie Brynn went viral after documenting her hike up Arthur's Seat and after the hit show shows characters Emma and Dexter stroll up the hill, the TikToker has remembered the challenges of the walk. She said: "Apparently Netflix's One Day is making Arthur's Seat hike in Edinburgh romantic.

2 months ago | edinburghlive.co.uk | Katie Williams

Throwback images have captured the early days of a new West Lothian town in the 1970s and '80s. Craigshill was the first part of Livingston to be developed in 1966 as post-war new towns were being built across Scotland to ease overcrowding in the likes of Glasgow and Edinburgh. In images posted on YouTube, residents can be seen taking a stroll through the town with one shot showing a group of people near the Craighill shopping mall, looking across to the former Craigshill High School.

2 months ago | edinburghlive.co.uk | Katie Williams

Parts of Scotland's coastline are expected to be underwater by 2050, according to a daunting climate change map. As sea levels rise due to global warming, areas of Edinburgh are predicted to be washed away with Leith taking the worst hit. According to Climate Central, Leith, Granton's Waterfront and Portobello are among some of the areas at risk of being taken over by the sea.

Dec 11, 2024 | edinburghlive.co.uk | Katie Williams

A former Edinburgh University student is set top open Scotland’s first and only Lagree fitness studio in Edinburgh. Founded by Sarah Jaffar, new fitness studio Tallie will open in Edinburgh's city centre in January, just in time for those looking for a health kick to start the new year. Popular with Hollywoods stars, the studio offers 'elevated' workouts with a Miniformer Pro - a full-body workout device made up of cables and an adjustable platform.