Author Archives: Everything Edinburgh

Best Sushi in Edinburgh: Dine In & Takeaway

Best sushi in Edinburgh

Looking for the best sushi in Edinburgh for your nigiri fix? Whether you are salivating for sashimi or your mind is on maki, this guide details Edinburgh’s top Japanese restaurants that serve sushi platters. We’ve also identified where to get sushi takeaway and delivery. Japanese Restaurants with the Best Sushi in Edinburgh A quick, handy […]

One Day in Glasgow Itinerary – Scotland’s Friendliest City

Statue of Wellington on horse with cone on head in Glasgow

Glasgow is a Scottish city with sass. Every visitor’s itinerary features the capital, Edinburgh, and rightfully so, as it is beautiful and steeped in history, but Glasgow is real, and Glasgow is raw. It’s a big city with contrasting neighbourhoods, a deadly music and art scene, and most importantly, people with banter. Want to see […]

Restaurants in West End Edinburgh You Should Try

La Da Vin West End Food

Looking for the best restaurants in Edinburgh’s West End? This small area, which is literally a step away from the City Centre, packs in a lot of culinary opportunities so you can dine from morning ’til night while avoiding the city’s tourists. Have we missed one of your favourite places to eat in West End, […]

Best Christmas Dinner in Edinburgh: Xmas Day & December Menus

Turkey dinner Christmas dinner plate.

Are you searching for the best Christmas dinner in Edinburgh, including options for Xmas Day lunch or a festive day out? This delicious guide details Christmas menus at popular and local restaurants in Edinburgh’s City Centre and suburbs, which include 5-star dining and casual pub settings. You are advised to book as soon as you […]

10 Festive Santa’s Grottos In Edinburgh 2026

Santa Grotto Edinburgh

Are you wondering which locations are hosting Santa’s Grotto in Edinburgh this year? The big man’s elves have kindly emailed us with his December route. However, you must book a time to meet Santa in Edinburgh, or you’ll be on the naughty list! You may also like our guides to Edinburgh in December, best places to […]

Edinburgh Fringe Accommodation: Hotels, Hostels & Apartments

Edinburgh Festival Fringe Rain On The Mile St Giles Cathedral_

So you’ve made the right decision by choosing to visit Scotland’s capital for its biggest festival of the year but how do you choose the Edinburgh Fringe accommodation? This guide will explain the best places to stay in Edinburgh for the Festival Fringe depending on your budget. Naturally, if you want to be within walking […]

2026 Edinburgh Fringe Guide By A Local

Edinburgh Festival Fringe On the Mile

From comedy to cabaret, burlesque to Broadway, politics to purple cows, our free Edinburgh Festival Fringe guide explains everything you need to know about this lively event in Scotland’s capital. For three weeks in August (7 – 31 August 2026), every nook and cranny of the capital’s Old Town and City Centre is packed with […]

Visiting Scotland in 2026? Easy Step-by-Step ETA Guide

Planning a smooth trip to Scotland? From January 2025, some visitors will need to apply for a UK Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) to enter the country. The new UK ETA is similar to the pre-screening US ESTA or Canada’s eTA; don’t worry—I’ve easily applied for both. This guide will teach you how to avoid being […]

The Perfect Edinburgh Packing List – We Live in Scotland

Gothic towering buildings and steps at New College Edinburgh

Looking for the ideal Edinburgh packing list and wondering what to pack for the city that experiences four seasons in one day? This guide takes you through each season and details exactly what to plan for all occasions and events, including dining out, casual pub drinks, day hikes and visiting attractions. Why trust us? We […]