Earlier this month, I was in Innsbruck to present my research on the sustainability of large running events at the EASM Conference, to immerse myself in other research, and to interact with many exciting people from around the world. Even though the days were pretty intense, day after day I took the chance to explore the beautiful city while running.
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More than 500,000 people normally live in Edinburgh. Only Glasgow has more inhabitants in Scotland. In summer, however, the Scottish capital easily makes up for the 100,000 more inhabitants in Glasgow than in Edinburgh, with tourists from all over the world. Especially during the festival season, which runs roughly from the end of July to the beginning of Se...
Ever heard of the North Coast 500? The North Coast 500 is a 516-mile circular road that runs from Inverness, the largest city in the Scottish Highlands, along the coast of the Northern Highlands. Natalie and I recently travelled the North Coast 500 with a rental car and tent.
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Even though we had already heard many positive things, we were more than ...
Scotland is a country where many myths exist. Among them are the Kelpies, who are natural water spirits. In Celtic mythology, kelpies are described as strong horses that inhabit the flowing waters of the Scottish Highlands. According to legend, they attract people who want to cross the river. Instead of helping them across, it drags them down into the depths...
One of the most beautiful bridges in Europe, the Forth Railway Bridge, can be found on the outskirts of Edinburgh. To the far northwest of the Scottish capital is the charismatic fishing village of South Queensferry. It lies on the south bank of the Firth of Forth and is connected to the village of North Queensferry on the opposite side by the Forth Road Bri...
