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Doctors in Scotland prescribing nature to their patients

The health initiative in this article, rolled out in Shetland is right up our street. Since October 5, doctors in Shetland have been authorised to prescribe ‘nature’ to their patients. This means getting out in the fresh air regularly, moving more, getting more vitamin D and generally taking time for yourself.

We know that being outside is of course physically beneficial, just look at us :D. It’s also mentally beneficial as we get away from the stresses of daily life, let our mind have some breathing space and do something different from our daily routine.

It’s also a chance for us all to engage in nature and the landscape around us. Here in Scotland we have so many beautiful areas to visit and sometimes we just need that push to make the time to enjoy them.

Organising run tours in Edinburgh, we are obviously out and about a lot; however we still need to make the time to get out of the city (as wonderful as it is!) and go and immerse ourselves in nature. So as well as planning another great year of run tours and developing our services in 2019 (watch this space…), we are also planning plenty more of our own escapes in the great outdoors.

So do you get your weekly dose of nature and have you any exciting outdoor adventures coming up?

Run In the Dark for a very good cause

On Wednesday 14th of November 25,000 people ran in the dark all over the world to raise funds for and awareness of the Mark Pollock Trust, a charity raising funds to cure paralysis. Here in Edinburgh, we were part of this incredible global running event on what was a very special night for us all. It was our role to organise the event here in Edinburgh, ensure the safety of the runners and to make sure everyone taking part had a great experience!

66 dedicated runners undertook a 5km in the dark, along trails and up a rather steep hill, to make it back to the warmth of the pub and a celebratory drink. There were plenty of happy smiles along the way from runners and marshals and lots of happy runners at the end.

Thank you all coming along to run with us and we hope to see you all again next year!

Edinburgh City Highlights (4 miles)

Full of Edinburgh’s best known sights and views, the City Highlights Tour is the perfect tour if you don’t have much time, or if you like your runs short and sweet.

We will head up to Calton Hill where you can enjoy 360 degree views over the city, before we head down to Holyrood to see the Palace and Parliament. From there it is up the Royal Mile where we will explore some of its hidden corners, through the city’s oldest market area and to the historic Castle. We finish by heading in to the New Town, through the park that was a loch and finishing up where we started.

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Cobbles, trails & beach (12 miles)

Cobbles, trails & beach (12 miles) £65 plus £20 for each additional person – approximately 2 hour 30 minutesA unique perspective of Edinburgh away from the main tourist sites, taking you past Duddingston Loch, past the oldest pub in Scotland, down to Portobello...

Bespoke Tours

Bespoke Tours We specialise in creating personal running tours for you, so whatever the size of your group or whatever the experience is that you want get in touch and we will happily come back to you with ideas, timings and costs. If you are a really keen runner then...

Braw Whisky Night Run (adults only) (5 miles)

Braw Whisky Night Run (adults only) (5 miles) £60 per person – approximately 1 hour 45 minutesEdinburgh changes personality as night time descends throughout the city from the vibrant and exciting city night lights to the eerie haunted cemeteries and tunnels what...

7 Hills of Edinburgh (14 – 16 tough miles)

7 Hills of Edinburgh (14 – 16 tough miles) £90 plus £25 for each additional person – approximately 3 hour 45 minutesThis is for the experienced runners among you and not to be taken lightly as its a hilly (as the name would suggest) 15 – 16 mile circuit, so make sure...

Dalmeny Estate Tour – Castles

Dalmeny Estate Tour – Castles (the other ones!), Trails & Secret Beaches (13miles) £65 plus £20 for each additional person – approximately 2 hour 45 minutes This tour takes you out of the city and winds through a beautiful country estate, past Dalmeny House and...

Water of Leith & Village life (7 miles)

Water of Leith & Village life (7 miles) £55 plus £20 for each additional person – approximately 1 hour 45 minutesGet away from the usual tourist trail and check out the delightful walkway known as ‘Water of Leith’ and visit the bustling and vibrant village of...

The Braids and Blackfords Hills Trail Run

The Braids and Blackfords Hills Trail Run (7 miles) £55 plus £20 for each additional person – 1 ½ – 2hrsThis route starts from the Meadows and heads across to Blackford Pond before following the trails around to the Hermitage of Braid where we will cross to take in...

Panoramic Edinburgh (6 miles)

Panoramic Edinburgh (6 miles) £40 plus £20 for each additional person – approximately 1 hour As per the City Highlights Tour, plus a loop around the stunning Arthur’s Seat, or if you are game, all the way to the summit! For an extra £20 for each person, you can also...

Pentland Hills Half Day

Pentland Hills Half Day (6 – 10 miles as per your requirements) £70 – £100 per personThe Pentland Hills are a range of hills just 6 miles to the South of Edinburgh City, providing amazing trails, hills, reservoirs and even a pub! We will arrange a suitable meeting...

Edinburgh City Highlights (4 miles)

Edinburgh City Highlights (4 miles) Full of Edinburgh’s best known sights and views, the City Highlights Tour is the perfect tour if you don’t have much time, or if you like your runs short and sweet. We will head up to Calton Hill where you can enjoy 360 degree views...

Panoramic Edinburgh (6 miles)

£40 plus £20 for each additional person – approximately 1 hour

As per the City Highlights Tour, plus a loop around the stunning Arthur’s Seat, or if you are game, all the way to the summit!

For an extra £20 for each person, you can also take advantage of a stunning sunset or sunrise over the city and its surrounds.

PANORAMIC SUNRISE HEADTORCH WALKING TOUR : If you want a truly magical experience, then this winter you can join us for sunrise hike. We put on our headtorches and head up Arthur’s Seat to watch the sunrise over the city while enjoying a hot tea or coffee. £50 per person. Minimum 2 people.

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Braw Whisky Night Run (adults only) (5 miles)

Cobbles, trails & beach (12 miles)

Bespoke Tours

Edinburgh City Highlights (4 miles)

Pentland Hills Half Day

Water of Leith & Village life (7 miles)

Dalmeny Estate Tour – Castles

Panoramic Edinburgh (6 miles)

The Braids and Blackfords Hills Trail Run

7 Hills of Edinburgh (14 – 16 tough miles)

Dalmeny Estate Tour – Castles (the other ones!), Trails & Secret Beaches (13miles)

£65 plus £20 for each additional person – approximately 2 hour 45 minutes

This tour takes you out of the city and winds through a beautiful country estate, past Dalmeny House and Barnbougle Castle until you reach The Forth Rail Bridge in South Queensferry. We pass by JK Rowling’s house on the way and can wave at the Earl and Countess of Rosebery as we run passed their stately home!
Please note that you will meet your tour guide in Barnton, this is easily accessed by the number 41 bus or by cab from town (approx £12 fare).

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Edinburgh City Highlights (4 miles)

Panoramic Edinburgh (6 miles)

Dalmeny Estate Tour – Castles (the other ones!), Trails & Secret Beaches (13miles)

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