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The Ultimate Edinburgh Fringe Guide in 2024

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From burlesque to fancy dress, politics to freaky tricks, laughs to an upside-down full-grown purple calf. What do all of these mean combined? It’s the Edinburgh Festival Fringe time! Here is your Edinburgh Festival Fringe Guide. For three weeks in August (02 – 26 August 2024), you have never seen Scotland’s capital so alive. It […]

Best Brunch in Edinburgh: 19 Lovely Breakfast Spots

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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, if restaurants are kid and fur-baby-friendly, and what things you […]

How Much Does Visiting Edinburgh Cost?

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Is Edinburgh expensive? Can you visit Edinburgh on a budget? When is the best time to visit Edinburgh? Questions we hear often by Scotland fans planning a trip to Edinburgh. This guide details how much a visit to Edinburgh costs and includes transport fares, accommodation options, food and drink costs and activity ticket prices. We’ve […]

Sneak Peek Inside The Royal Yacht Britannia Edinburgh & Tour Review

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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 […]

The Perfect Edinburgh Packing List – We Live in Scotland

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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 […]

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

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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 which attract millions of visitors each year. There are many hotels both centrally located and a short distance from the city, but if you’re looking for places to stay in Edinburgh where parking facilities are available, this isn’t always easy.  This […]

12 Dog-Friendly Hotels in Edinburgh – Budget to Luxury

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Planning a trip to Edinburgh but not sure if your pet will be allowed to stay with you? There are plenty of dog-friendly hotels in Edinburgh that are both central, and near parks and hills so your pet will have the chance to explore new terrains. This guide will highlight places to stay in Edinburgh […]