With fresh air, cute historic villages to visit, easy walking routes, and those golden autumn colours, Perthshire in Scotland is the New England of Caledonia! Anyone who loves the fall season as much as I do will fall hard for this region, but since there’s so much to do, you can visit all year round. […]
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Aberdeen is fast becoming Scotland’s biggest city for street art. Each year, during the Nuart Aberdeen festival, national and international artists are invited to this northeastern city to brighten up the grey granite streets that the city is known for. Big names such as Vhils and Smug have claimed walls in the Silver City, leaving […]
The Cairngorms National Park, Whisky Trail, Castle Trail, and Moray Firth—Aberdeenshire is a lesser-known region of Scotland that is packed with attractions. Located on the east coast, this rural and coastal area offers plenty to explore. You could easily spend a week or two travelling from Edinburgh through Fife and Dundee, up to Aberdeenshire, and […]
Rooftop bars in Edinburgh are a relatively new development that the Everything Edinburgh writing team cannot get enough of! Whether you are browsing for romantic date ideas, cocktails with pals, special occasion drinks or city views, this guide recommends the best bars in Edinburgh with rooftops and includes details on what they offer. Looking around […]
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 […]
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 […]
Edinburgh is famously said to be built upon seven hills. So it’s no surprise that there are many walks in Edinburgh that are worth a visit. Whether you just need a short walk to get out in the fresh air or are planning a longer expedition, there are plenty of walks around Edinburgh to suit […]
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 […]
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 […]
Scotland’s history is not confined to the capital city, so why not devote a day or two to getting out and visiting some of the best day trips from Edinburgh by train? Across the country, you’ll discover new sights and hear the different accents spoken across Scotland! You can book tickets via the ScotRail website […]