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Which areas of Scotland did our readers say we're the hidden gems of the country?

Here are 9 of Scotland’s best alternative tourist attractions in 2023

Edinburgh's Princes Street has changed over the years.
Edinburgh's Princes Street has changed over the years.

25 pictures of Edinburgh's Princes Street through the years

Here’s what to do in Edinburgh without paying in this list of 13 free attractions that you’re sure to love.
Here’s what to do in Edinburgh without paying in this list of 13 free attractions that you’re sure to love.

What to do in Edinburgh for free: 13 Awesome things to do that cost nothing

Cybermen at the entrance to the National Museum Of Scotland at a preview for the Doctor Who Worlds of Wonder exhibition at National Museum of Scotland in December. Picture: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire
Cybermen at the entrance to the National Museum Of Scotland at a preview for the Doctor Who Worlds of Wonder exhibition at National Museum of Scotland in December. Picture: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire

National Museum crowned Scotland’s most popular attraction

A series of living history events have been announced at some of Scotland’s most iconic historic attractions as Historic Environment Scotland (HES) launches its 2023 summer events programme.
A series of living history events have been announced at some of Scotland’s most iconic historic attractions as Historic Environment Scotland (HES) launches its 2023 summer events programme.

Historic Environment Scotland announces summer events programme

Ukrainian soldiers help an elderly woman to cross a destroyed bridge as she evacuates the city of Irpin, northwest of Kyiv, on March 7, 2022. (Photo by Dimitar DILKOFF / AFP) (Photo by DIMITAR DILKOFF/AFP via Getty Images)
Ukrainian soldiers help an elderly woman to cross a destroyed bridge as she evacuates the city of Irpin, northwest of Kyiv, on March 7, 2022. (Photo by Dimitar DILKOFF / AFP) (Photo by DIMITAR DILKOFF/AFP via Getty Images)

Date and details of national one-minute silence for Ukraine

Edinburgh shopkeeper Agnes Finnie was strangled and burned in 1645 as after being held in the Tolbooth for nine months following her arrest. PIC: CC.
Edinburgh shopkeeper Agnes Finnie was strangled and burned in 1645 as after being held in the Tolbooth for nine months following her arrest. PIC: CC.

The bad-tempered Edinburgh shopkeeper executed for witchcraft

Here are 10 alternative tourist attractions you should visit in 2023.
Here are 10 alternative tourist attractions you should visit in 2023.

Here are 10 of the best alternative Scottish locations to visit in 2023

Sir Rod Stewart has confirmed an open-air show at Edinburgh Castle esplanade in July. Picture: Jack Geddes
Sir Rod Stewart has confirmed an open-air show at Edinburgh Castle esplanade in July. Picture: Jack Geddes

Sir Rod Stewart confirms Edinburgh Castle gig as part of UK summer tour

Rod Stewart has announced a Scottish gig as part of his current world tour.
Rod Stewart has announced a Scottish gig as part of his current world tour.

Everything you need to know about Rod Stewart's Edinburgh Castle concert

Rod Stewart has announced a Scottish gig as part of his current world tour.
Rod Stewart has announced a Scottish gig as part of his current world tour.

Everything you need to know about Rod Stewart's Edinburgh Castle concert

The Who will be playing two gigs at Edinburgh Castle in July.
The Who will be playing two gigs at Edinburgh Castle in July.

The Who confirm Edinburgh Castle gigs more than 40 years after last city shows

The Grace Notes whisky
The Grace Notes whisky

New whiskies for 2023 - including Glen Scotia, Annandale and GlenAllachie

We’ve trawled through the photo archives to show you some of the city’s lesser-known castles.
We’ve trawled through the photo archives to show you some of the city’s lesser-known castles.

In pictures: Edinburgh's lesser known castles

Fireworks exploded over Edinburgh Castle as the city's Hogmanay festival returned. Picture: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire
Fireworks exploded over Edinburgh Castle as the city's Hogmanay festival returned. Picture: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire

Thousands flood into Edinburgh as Pet Shop Boys light up Hogmanay festival

Edinburgh Castle lit up green for NSPCC.
Edinburgh Castle lit up green for NSPCC.

10 pictures as Scotland's landmarks lit up in green in support on NSPCC

Elegance and excitement provide a perfect Edinburgh Hogmanay celebration - One Square at the Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa
Elegance and excitement provide a perfect Edinburgh Hogmanay celebration - One Square at the Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa

Ad Feature A New Year with luxurious touches to make it extra special

Enjoy a Winter wonderland this Christmas at Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh – The Caledonian
Enjoy a Winter wonderland this Christmas at Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh – The Caledonian

Ad Feature Step into a winter wonderland at the Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh

Lord Provost Robert Aldridge and First Minister Nicola Sturgeon led tributes to the fallen outside the City Chambers on Edinburgh's Royal Mile.
Lord Provost Robert Aldridge and First Minister Nicola Sturgeon led tributes to the fallen outside the City Chambers on Edinburgh's Royal Mile.

Packed Royal Mile falls silent as Edinburgh pays tribute to the fallen

A weather warning has been issued from the Met Office
A weather warning has been issued from the Met Office

Weather warning issued for Edinburgh

The Lumineers will perform at the Castle Esplanade next summer as part of the 2023 Castle Concert series
The Lumineers will perform at the Castle Esplanade next summer as part of the 2023 Castle Concert series

The Lumineers to perform at the Castle

Edinburgh's Hogmanay festival is set to return for the first time in three years. Picture: Keith Valentine
Edinburgh's Hogmanay festival is set to return for the first time in three years. Picture: Keith Valentine

Pet Shop Boys to headline Edinburgh's Hogmanay celebrations

Picture: Ryan Johnston
Picture: Ryan Johnston

Edinburgh Castle: No rockfall incidents for four years despite safety fears

Rachael Hamilton MSP had criticised Heritage Environment Scotland over claims it had banned non-inclusive language
Rachael Hamilton MSP had criticised Heritage Environment Scotland over claims it had banned non-inclusive language

Heritage chiefs dismiss claims of language 'ban'

The hearse carrying the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II travels along the Royal Mile in Edinburgh to the Palace of Holyroodhouse as it completes it journey from Balmoral. Picture date: Sunday September 11, 2022.
The hearse carrying the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II travels along the Royal Mile in Edinburgh to the Palace of Holyroodhouse as it completes it journey from Balmoral. Picture date: Sunday September 11, 2022.

Crown of Scotland to be placed on Queen’s coffin while it lies in rest

The Union flag flies at half mast over Edinburgh Castle (Photo: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire)
The Union flag flies at half mast over Edinburgh Castle (Photo: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire)

Edinburgh attractions to close after Queen's death

Crowds gathered in Edinburgh for a 96-round gun salute in tribute to the late queen Pic: Lisa Ferguson
Crowds gathered in Edinburgh for a 96-round gun salute in tribute to the late queen Pic: Lisa Ferguson

The passing of the Queen was marked by gun salutes across the world

A dress rehearsal of the show Macro, ahead of the opening night of the Edinburgh International Festival at Murrayfield stadium (Picture: Andrew Perry)
A dress rehearsal of the show Macro, ahead of the opening night of the Edinburgh International Festival at Murrayfield stadium (Picture: Andrew Perry)

International Festival's return heralds bright future for Scottish arts

Festival fireworks open the 18th Edinburgh International Festival of Music and Drama in 1964.
Festival fireworks open the 18th Edinburgh International Festival of Music and Drama in 1964.

17 pictures of the Edinburgh International Festival fireworks from 1963 to 2018

There will be no fireworks to end the Festival this year
There will be no fireworks to end the Festival this year

Edinburgh Festival fireworks display will not take place this year

Edinburgh International Festival director Fergus Linehan is overseeing his final event. Picture: Lisa Ferguson
Edinburgh International Festival director Fergus Linehan is overseeing his final event. Picture: Lisa Ferguson

Outgoing festival director calls for long-term funding pledge to secure future

As its name suggests, Cannonball is withinin firing distance of Edinburgh Castle. It sits at the top of the Royal Mile in Castlehill and is run by the Contini family business.
As its name suggests, Cannonball is withinin firing distance of Edinburgh Castle. It sits at the top of the Royal Mile in Castlehill and is run by the Contini family business.

10 Edinburgh restaurants with a view

Members of the US Air Force Honor Guard Drill Team perform on the esplanade of Edinburgh Castle at this year's Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo. Picture: Jane Barlow/PA Wire
Members of the US Air Force Honor Guard Drill Team perform on the esplanade of Edinburgh Castle at this year's Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo. Picture: Jane Barlow/PA Wire

Rap, Rocky Horror and Robbie Williams anthems brought in for Tattoo revamp

Festival fireworks open the 18th Edinburgh International Festival of Music and Drama in August 1964.
Festival fireworks open the 18th Edinburgh International Festival of Music and Drama in August 1964.

18 pictures of the Edinburgh International Festival from the 1950s and 1960s

A view of children performing their dance routines at the opening ceremony of the Edinburgh Commonwealth Games 1986, at Meadowbank stadium.
A view of children performing their dance routines at the opening ceremony of the Edinburgh Commonwealth Games 1986, at Meadowbank stadium.

23 pictures to take you back to the 1986 Edinburgh Commonwealth Games

Sharleen Spiteri delivers big songs with youthful energy
Sharleen Spiteri delivers big songs with youthful energy

Music review: Texas, Edinburgh Castle

The full townhouse in stunning and historic Moray Place is Edinburgh's most expensive home currently on the market Pic: Angus Behm
The full townhouse in stunning and historic Moray Place is Edinburgh's most expensive home currently on the market Pic: Angus Behm

Historic Moray Place townhouse is Edinburgh's most expensive property

A drone image captures fully the stunning Moray Place Grade-A listed buildings Pic: Knight Frank
A drone image captures fully the stunning Moray Place Grade-A listed buildings Pic: Knight Frank

Historic Moray Place townhouse is Edinburgh's most expensive property

The Queen, often said to be at her happiest in Scotland, was beaming when she attended armed forces act of loyalty parade in the gardens of the Palace of Holyroodhouse. Pic: Jane Barlow
The Queen, often said to be at her happiest in Scotland, was beaming when she attended armed forces act of loyalty parade in the gardens of the Palace of Holyroodhouse. Pic: Jane Barlow

Queen greets members of the armed forces at parade in Edinburgh

Lamplighters, named for the Robert Louis Stevenson poem, where members can enjoy drinks, meals and views of the Edinburgh skyline
Lamplighters, named for the Robert Louis Stevenson poem, where members can enjoy drinks, meals and views of the Edinburgh skyline

Why did take so long for Edinburgh to embrace rooftop bars? – Stephen Jardine

Dundee United have made a change to their logo.
Dundee United have made a change to their logo.

Dundee United change logo in re-brand - but will fans notice?

Crowds at this year’s Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo are set to be taken on a thrilling Scottish musical journey by The Highland Divas. Photo: The Highland Divas
Crowds at this year’s Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo are set to be taken on a thrilling Scottish musical journey by The Highland Divas. Photo: The Highland Divas

Highland Divas to perform at Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo

The head of the UK’s armed forces says Russia has already “strategically lost” the war in Ukraine and is now a “more diminished power”.
The head of the UK’s armed forces says Russia has already “strategically lost” the war in Ukraine and is now a “more diminished power”.

Russia has ‘strategically lost’ war in Ukraine

Edinburgh's world famous floral clock in bloom for the Queen's platinum jubilee
Edinburgh's world famous floral clock in bloom for the Queen's platinum jubilee

Picnic planned beneath Edinburgh Castle to celebrate the platinum jubilee

A Platinum Jubilee beacon is lit by Lord Provost Robert Aldridge and Commander of Edinburgh Garrison Lieutenant Colonel Lorne Campbell at Edinburgh Castle
A Platinum Jubilee beacon is lit by Lord Provost Robert Aldridge and Commander of Edinburgh Garrison Lieutenant Colonel Lorne Campbell at Edinburgh Castle

Beacon lit at Edinburgh Castle for Queen’s Platinum Jubilee

Caerlaverock Castle is one of a host of Historic Environment Scotland properties currently closed to visitors.
Caerlaverock Castle is one of a host of Historic Environment Scotland properties currently closed to visitors.

Historic Environment Scotland cuts leave nation’s built heritage in jeopardy

A refugee reception center at the Ukrainian-Polish border crossing in Korczowa. The refugee crisis is just one of the issues the new thinktank will consider
A refugee reception center at the Ukrainian-Polish border crossing in Korczowa. The refugee crisis is just one of the issues the new thinktank will consider

Our future lies beyond our shores - Roddy Gow

Green ambitions: The solar panels at Edinburgh Castle Pic: HES
Green ambitions: The solar panels at Edinburgh Castle Pic: HES

Solar panels installed at Edinburgh Castle

The C2Cycling team has completed a gruelling 600km bike ride from Cardiff Castle to Edinburgh Castle in just five days and already raised a whopping £58,000 for two good causes.
The C2Cycling team has completed a gruelling 600km bike ride from Cardiff Castle to Edinburgh Castle in just five days and already raised a whopping £58,000 for two good causes.

Team of cyclists complete Cardiff to Edinburgh ride to raise money for charities

You can have a 'Feast of Scotland' at the Cannonball Restaurant.
You can have a 'Feast of Scotland' at the Cannonball Restaurant.

Edinburgh's Cannonball Restaurant launches 'Feast of Scotland' tasting menu

Normally a tourist magnet, Edinburgh Castle saw a massive drop in visitor numbers.
Normally a tourist magnet, Edinburgh Castle saw a massive drop in visitor numbers.

Covid Scotland: Edinburgh Castle visitor numbers plunge while zoo flourishes

The National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh was Scotland's busiest visitor attraction in 2021.
The National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh was Scotland's busiest visitor attraction in 2021.

National Museum reclaims crown as Scotland's most popular attraction

Sharleen Spiteri
Sharleen Spiteri

Texas to play Edinburgh Castle this summer

Olly Murs cancels summer show at Edinburgh Castle following major knee surgery. (Photo credit: Tabatha Fireman/Getty Images)
Olly Murs cancels summer show at Edinburgh Castle following major knee surgery. (Photo credit: Tabatha Fireman/Getty Images)

Olly Murs cancels summer gig at Edinburgh Castle

Edinburgh weather: Edinburgh Castle among attractions to close as high winds hit east coast. (Jane Barlow/PA)
Edinburgh weather: Edinburgh Castle among attractions to close as high winds hit east coast. (Jane Barlow/PA)

Edinburgh Castle among attractions to close as high winds hit east coast

Elbow are set to play a massive gig at Edinburgh Castle this summer.
Elbow are set to play a massive gig at Edinburgh Castle this summer.

Exclusive: Elbow to play huge gig at Edinburgh Castle

The Scotsman Top Stories

Handspring Puppet Company will be staging an adaptation of JM Coetzee's novel Life & Times of Michael K at this year's Fringe.
Handspring Puppet Company will be staging an adaptation of JM Coetzee's novel Life & Times of Michael K at this year's Fringe.

Edinburgh Festival Fringe: Leading venues announce hundreds of new shows

Sir Keir Starmer’s move to block Jeremy Corbyn from running to be a Labour MP at the next election has been backed by the party’s National Executive Committee (NEC).
Sir Keir Starmer’s move to block Jeremy Corbyn from running to be a Labour MP at the next election has been backed by the party’s National Executive Committee (NEC).

Starmer’s move to block Corbyn from running to be Labour MP approved

Outgoing First Minister Nicola Sturgeon leaves the main chamber after her last First Minster's Questions in the main chamber of the Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh. Picture: Jane Barlow/PA Wire
Outgoing First Minister Nicola Sturgeon leaves the main chamber after her last First Minster's Questions in the main chamber of the Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh. Picture: Jane Barlow/PA Wire

Sturgeon officially tenders resignation as First Minister to King Charles III