Robert Fairnie

3 weeks ago | dailyrecord.co.uk | Ewan Mowat |Robert Fairnie

The feat of engineering once allowed people to take a shortcut from Fife to West Lothian. An incredible underwater tunnel near Edinburgh was once a hidden passage allowing individuals to travel beneath the Firth of Forth. In fact, specialists have mentioned that it's so well camouflaged "you probably wouldn't even know it was there".

Oct 27, 2024 | edinburghlive.co.uk | Robert Fairnie |Kris Gourlay

With Edinburgh having a rich history, there is a story behind many unsuspecting buildings most in the city will be unaware of. One tale that will raise the hairs on your arms dates back to the early 1930s and involves a house in the city's Craigleith with a super-spooky history. Legend has it there's a property on Learmonth Gardens, not far from Queensferry Road, which was once haunted by an ancient Egyptian mummy.

May 23, 2024 | dailyrecord.co.uk | Ewan Mowat |Robert Fairnie

An amazing underwater tunnel near Edinburgh once allowed people to stroll under the Firth of Forth, long before cars and buses were able to cross the water. This hidden gem, deeply tucked away in the Bo'ness countryside, is an astounding feat of engineering that allowed foot travel between the shores before the iconic road bridge was erected. According to the experts, it's so well concealed that "you probably wouldn't even know it was there".