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 […]
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Planning a trip to Edinburgh? This detailed guide covers all of the essential travel information you need to enjoy a stopover, weekend break, or extended trip to Scotland and its capital. Each section delves into Scotland travel tips, including transport, accommodation, activities, tours, where to dine, what to pack, etiquette, celebrations, and the best time […]
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 […]
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, […]
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. […]
Looking for Edinburgh gifts to give to Scotland fans? This guide shares the loveliest things for the home, self-care, kids and pets. We’ve also rounded up the best whisky and gin ideas for family and friends who enjoy a tipple or two! While the majority of these gifts from Edinburgh are handmade, with love, others […]
Leith is one of our go-to areas for daytime drinking and pub crawls. Why? There’s so much variety! One drink, you are sipping craft beer while watching sports; the next, you are listening to decent music and eating food truck grub. Let’s check out the best Leith pubs, beer gardens, date night spots, cocktail lists, […]
Looking for the best restaurants in Leith? Let’s take a look at what’s on offer for breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner in Leith, Leith Walk and Newhaven. Have we missed your favourite local? Tell us in the comments below. Leith Restaurants Restaurants on Leith Walk → You may also like | Edinburgh’s best restaurants by […]
Dining in and dining out al fresco, weekend mooching along the Water of Leith and pub hopping are a few of our favourite things to do in Leith. We’ve also included useful information for locals and visitors, such as where to find gyms and supermarkets in Leith. You may like our guide to Leith & […]
Edinburgh has a whole host of family-friendly attractions and things to do. Parks for play time, beaches to bathe at, castles to explore and a few more modern surprises making it a great city to visit regardless of your age. From interesting history to gory horror, outdoor adventures to family-friendly restaurants, this guide details the […]