Author Archives: Everything Edinburgh

The Best Restaurants in Edinburgh You Must Dine At

Edinburgh Restaurants. Where to Eat in Edinburgh. Scotts

Wondering where to eat in Edinburgh? We’ve detailed the best Edinburgh restaurants for every type of cuisine and every style of dining. So, if you’re looking for a cheap eat or unique experience in Scotland’s capital, we’ve got you covered. This exciting list of restaurants in Edinburgh is forever growing, much like our waistlines, so […]

Glenfinnan Viaduct Tours: Guaranteed Harry Potter Train Sighting!

A moody yet lush trees around Glenfinnan Viaduct Scotland Highlands

One of the most popular attractions in the Scottish Highlands, the magical Jacobite Steam Train, aka the Harry Potter Train, is becoming increasingly difficult to see in motion. The solution is to book one of the many Glenfinnan Viaduct tours that leave from the following cities, as I did from Edinburgh. Note: You can click […]

60 Exciting Edinburgh Gift Ideas For All

Edinburgh gifts

Looking for Edinburgh gifts to give to Scotland fans? This guide shares the loveliest things for the home, self care, kids and pets. We’ve also rounded up the best whisky and gin ideas for family and friends who enjoy a tipple, or two! While the majority of these gifts from Edinburgh are handmade, with love, […]

26 Fun Things to Do in Edinburgh with Kids (Free Options)

Lauriston Gardens and kid playing

Edinburgh has a whole host of family-friendly attractions and things to do. Parks for play time, beaches to bathe at, castles to explore and a few more modern surprises making it a great city to visit regardless of your age. From interesting history to gory horror, outdoor adventures to family-friendly restaurants, this guide details the […]

Best Brunch in Edinburgh: 20 Lovely Breakfast Spots

Brunch in Edinburgh

Eggs Benny with the fam, boozy brunch with the girls, or feeding the hangover from hell? Our guide to brunch in Edinburgh will fill that hanger hole and prep you for picking the perfect pancake or full Scottish spots. We’ve detailed what’s on the menu, whether restaurants are kid—and fur-baby-friendly, and what you can do […]

Brilliant Books Set In Edinburgh + Other Scottish Stories

Edinburgh skyline with Pentland Hills in background walks in Edinburgh

Scotland’s capital’s literary history and mystical, mysterious atmosphere are ideal settings for novels of all kinds. So it is no surprise that many memorable books are set in Edinburgh and its surrounding areas. This UNESCO city of literature has inspired and birthed books of all genres throughout the ages. Think you know the Scottish language? […]

Best Time To Visit Edinburgh Explained

Edinburgh Castle on Cliff Summer Edinburgh

There is no bad season for an Edinburgh break, but depending on your travel budget, style, and reason for visiting, specific times of the year may suit you best! This guide to the best time to visit Edinburgh will discuss what’s happening in Scotland’s capital each month, the expected temperatures, and events during that time!  […]

Romantic Places to Propose in Edinburgh & Local Advice

Romantic Places in Edinburgh to Propose in Edinburgh

Planning to pop the question and looking for places to propose in Edinburgh? This guide details not only the most romantic locations but also which sites work best for each season. Most Romantic Places in Edinburgh to Propose in Edinburgh Old Town 1. Edinburgh Castle Looking for iconic? Check out Edinburgh Castle’s Esplanade. The views […]

Edinburgh to Loch Ness: Car, Train, & Bus Tour

Crowds at Urquhart Castle Beside Loch Ness shutterstock_159967904

Searching for stunning Scottish Highlands landscapes featuring rolling hills, deep waters, and maybe a sighting of a mythical beast? This guide explains exactly how to travel from Edinburgh to Loch Ness by car for road trippers, by train for comfort, by bus for affordability, and by day tour for ease. You may also enjoy our […]