Author Archives: Everything Edinburgh

Best Edinburgh Thai Restaurants & Takeaways

Looking for the best Thai restaurants in Edinburgh? Whether you’re searching for authentic pad Thai to eat with pals, satay with a stunning view for date night, or a Thai takeaway to gorge on, this guide details the tastiest Thai options for all budgets and occasions. Old Town Thai Restaurants Ting Thai Caravan – Best […]

Sneak Peek Inside The Royal Yacht Britannia Edinburgh & Tour Review

Royal Yacht BRITANNIA Tour Bell on Deck

Catch a glimpse of Queen Elizabeth’s preferred room, see the honeymoon bed requested by Charles, and find out why a wombat takes pride of place in a roof fan during this self-guided tour of the Royal Yacht Britannia in Edinburgh. After 44 years of royal service, HMY Britannia is berthed at Ocean Terminal in Leith […]

Camera Obscura Edinburgh: Everything You Need To Know About Visiting Today

Camera Obscura Edinburgh Vortex Tunnel Light

The city’s worst kept secret is that the Camera Obscura and World of Illusions in Edinburgh has the best views of the Old Town and beyond! But did you know it also has trippy exhibitions, a vortex tunnel and plenty of toys that nosey folk will love? Camera Obscura is not just a tall historic […]

The Chocolatarium: Review of Edinburgh’s Hands-On Chocolate Tour

Chocolate moulds with toppings The Chocolatarium Activities Tours on Royal Mile Edinburgh

Like chocolate? You’ll love this interactive attraction in the Old Town. The Chocolatarium is Edinburgh’s only micro chocolate factory and during your visit you get the opportunity to smell, touch, taste, make and drink chocolate. During the 90 minute tour, you’ll learn about the history of chocolate, try variations from around the world and make […]

Edinburgh in One Day: Jam-Packed Itinerary Options

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Wondering how to pack everything into Edinburgh in one day? I know we’re biased, but 24 hours is never enough in Scotland’s capital, yet we appreciate that some trips are tight on time, so we’ve created this jam-packed one-day Edinburgh itinerary that ticks all the exciting bucket list items around the Old and New Town. […]

Things to Do in Edinburgh in Spring: Nature, Hikes & Rainy Day Activities

Edinburgh Castle on cliff with rows of cherry blossoms trees and benches underneath

There’s no bad time to visit Edinburgh, but April and May can be a delight if you prepare your packing list* for all four seasons!  Scotland has woken from its winter slumber, meaning that days are longer, flowers bloom, cherry blossoms explode, and the city celebrates Easter traditions and holidays.  This guide details the best […]

14 Edinburgh Hotels with Parking (Free & Discounted)

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Edinburgh, Scotland’s historic capital city, is home to many cultural landmarks and tourist spots that attract millions of visitors each year. Many hotels are centrally located or a short distance from the city, but finding places to stay in Edinburgh, where parking facilities are available, isn’t always easy. This guide will summarise Edinburgh hotels with […]