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Time Travel: When Clocks Go Back, but One Scots Landmark Stays in the Future!

As we roll back the clocks in the UK, one Edinburgh landmark insists on getting it wrong! Find out why the Balmoral Hotel’s clock refuses to obey time!

As the UK prepares to roll back the clocks this Sunday morning, many will set their timepieces to GMT. For most, this is a simple process of turning back the hands of time by one hour. But amidst all the adjustment, there’s one Edinburgh landmark that has no intentions of fitting in with the rest of the nation. The iconic Balmoral Hotel clock tower has developed a rather cheeky reputation for being stubbornly fast, outpacing the correct time by a very noticeable 4 minutes!

Visitors to the Scottish capital often find themselves pondering the mystery of the Balmoral clock. As they adjust their watches and smartphones, many spot the historic timepiece still racing ahead, seemingly convinced it’s a minute to midnight even as it inches closer to breakfast time. While some may look to the clock to confirm their next pub crawl or dinner reservations, the clock simply won’t comply. Locals will tell you that the clock was intentionally set ahead to avoid disappointments for guests worried about time when catching trains, but we all know it’s just a mischievous little sprite messing with us.

You might think that on a day when everyone synchronises their clocks, that the Balmoral would join in and wise up, but no! Its steadfastness to keep showing a 'better' time has only added to its charm and folklore. Each autumn, as the rest of Edinburgh’s clocks embrace the time change, the Balmoral flaunts its rebellious streak with pride. The bizarre situation continues to amuse tourists and locals alike, making it a photo-op hotspot as tourists try to explain their dilemma on social media.

In this quirky world of timekeeping, who are we mere mortals to argue with a timepiece? With the launch of digital clocks and smart devices, one must ponder how long the good ole Balmoral can carry on with its fast-paced antics. Until someone figures out a way to change it, the clock will continue to run faster than your average commuter chasing a train.

## Interesting Facts: 1. The Balmoral Hotel clock was designed by the renowned Scottish architect, William Hamilton Beattie, and was completed in 1902. 2. Did you know that the tradition of changing the clocks started in the UK during World War I as a way to conserve energy? It certainly acts as an excuse for bad timekeeping, but in Edinburgh, we know who really has the right of way!