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36 Romantic Things to Do in Edinburgh: Date Ideas, Tours, & Local Tips

Chessels Court Ivy Heart Royal Mile Edinburgh

Without a doubt, the capital is the dreamiest city in Scotland. With its cobbled streets, secret closes and dramatic landscape, this city has no bad photo spot, making it the perfect base for a couples trip. There are so many romantic things to do in Edinburgh, and activities start from free, so you don’t have […]

What To Eat In Edinburgh & Where To Try It

What to eat in Edinburgh Scotland Food

Wondering what to eat in Edinburgh? Whether you’re a local looking for something new or a visitor working out what the popular food in Edinburgh is, our guide is jam-packed (boom boom) with traditional meals you must try and unique eats you won’t find elsewhere. We’ve covered every meal from breakfast to dessert and even […]

12 Beautiful Beaches in Edinburgh

Kayak on beach in North Berwick

Sun, sea, sand and ice cream. On a warm day in Scotland, you could be forgiven for forgetting you’re standing at Edinburgh’s seaside and not at the Costa Del Sol!  While Edinburgh is best known for its cultural heritage and rich history, it also has an incredible coastline dotted with brilliant beaches.  If you’re lucky […]

8 Spots for Stargazing in Edinburgh & Scotland

Edinburgh Castle at night.

While stargazing in a city might seem counterintuitive, Edinburgh has the iconic Arthur’s Seat, which offers panoramic views of the sky, and the city’s Royal Observatory, with its regular public events and powerful telescopes. Venturing just outside of Edinburgh, darker skies at areas like the Pentland Hills or Newbattle Abbey College offer an even more […]

Edinburgh to Isle of Skye: Car, Train, & Bus Tour

Portree Colorful Houses in front of water on the Isle of Skye

Are you planning a trip to The Misty Isle in search of dramatic landscapes, rural culture, folklore, and fairies? This guide explains exactly how to travel from Edinburgh to Skye by car for road-tripping, by train for comfort, by bus for affordability, and by day tour accompanied by an expert guide. We’ve personally done the […]

40 Phenomenal Scottish Slang Words and Funny Scottish Lingo

Scottish Slang Words and lingo. Overhead view of the Old Town, Edinburgh, Scotland, with the Firth of Forth and a hill in the distance

Don’t know nick from neebs? Don’t worry; Everything Edinburgh has your East Coast and Scottish lingo down. In addition to Scottish words and meanings, we’ve thrown in phonetics and examples so you can try the phrases for yourself and get a feel for them in context. Trigger warning: There are sweary words; this article is […]

101 Things to Do in Edinburgh – By A Local

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Looking for things to do in Edinburgh? Whether visiting Scotland’s capital for one or multiple days, there are activities to take you from morning to night, especially if you love history, art, culture, shopping, food, hikes, photography, and festivals! So pack your walking shoes and charge your phones; it’s time to discover things to do, […]

Underground Edinburgh Tour of South Bridge Vaults Review

Edinburgh Vaults Underground Tour

Did you know that everyone used to eat oysters in Edinburgh? This bougie meal from the sea was not reserved only for those who could afford to dine in Leith’s finest fish restaurants as it is today. This is one of the many unknown facts about the city we learned during this underground Edinburgh tour. […]