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

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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 […]

9 Edinburgh Old Town Hotels For All Budgets

Edinburgh Castle House Tops Edinburgh Old Town Views From National Museum

Old Town is a popular tourist area of Edinburgh due to its historic culture. At the top is the magnificent Edinburgh Castle, which protrudes an extinct volcano. Many Old Town attractions can be found on The Royal Mile, home to narrow alleyways and traditional buildings with pubs, restaurants, souvenir shops and museums. There is a […]

Black History Walking Tour in Edinburgh

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Edinburgh. A city known for its split personality. The tight cobbled streets and historic buildings of the Old Town versus its spacious and wide Georgian design of the New Town. While many locals are well-versed in stories that surround the Old Town, and visitors will leave having learned the Royal Mile rumors, very few will […]

5 Unique Airbnb Experiences In Edinburgh You Should Try

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Edinburgh, the cultural capital of Scotland, is home to many entertaining and exciting activities! From exploring the Old Town with an expert historian to funny tours led by local comedians, this guide details the best Airbnb Experiences in Edinburgh. These unique tours are led by locals so you are guaranteed to be putting money back […]