Author Archives: Everything Edinburgh

18 Best Edinburgh Pub Quizzes – Grab Your Pals & A Pen

The Pear Tree Pubs Edinburgh

Collect your crew, come up with a clever name, and test your trivia at these Edinburgh pub quizzes throughout the city. From free-entry student nights to £100 jackpot battles, there’s a quiz for every team’s skill level and every evening of the week. Updated September 2026 Edinburgh’s Best Pub Quizzes Auld Hoose Conveniently located for […]

28 Things to Do at Night in Edinburgh All Year Round

Rose Street Night Edinburgh Shops Pub

Looking for ideas for things to do at night in Edinburgh? Our beautiful capital city is arguably even more spectacular in the evening. So, whether you are escaping the (sometimes sudden) rain, enjoying a sporadically warm summer’s evening or looking for a romantic night – our guide details popular all-year-round indoor and outdoor activities in […]

Free Things to Do in Edinburgh: 35 Places a Local Recommends

Free things to do in Edinburgh The Vennel

Places listed35, from the Royal Mile to the seaside Museums & galleries12 with no admission charge Best for a rainy dayNational Museum of Scotland New for 2026St Giles’ now charges £12 for visitors from outside Scotland Edinburgh has a reputation for being pricey, and in August it earns it. Yet some of the best things […]

Where to Stay in Edinburgh: A Local’s Guide to 9 Areas (2026)

Joao’s Place W Hotel views of Edinburgh

Areas compared9 neighbourhoods First visitOld Town or New Town Best valueNewington & Leith Visitor levy5% on the first 5 nights Edinburgh is a compact city, but each neighbourhood has its own personality. Choose the medieval lanes below the Castle and you wake up among closes, cobbles and historic pubs; choose the Georgian grid to the […]

6 Spooky Edinburgh Ghost Tours All Year Round

Edinburgh Ghost Tour By Bus

Learn about the Old Town’s shady characters, devious underbelly, and secret underground during these ghost tours in Edinburgh. The following suggestions reveal a darker side to the city, shining an alternative light on popular attractions and guiding you on foot or wheels through Auld Reekie’s twisted history. Updated September 2026 Visiting during the spooky season? […]

12 Places to Try Afternoon Tea in Edinburgh: Hotels, Cafes & Castles

Best Afternoon Tea in Edinburgh trays of cakes, sandwiches and scones

We are obsessed with afternoon tea in Edinburgh. This unique foodie experience is loved by locals (us), visitors, and royalty alike, who often replace lunch with trays of cakes, scones, and sandwiches! Many of Edinburgh’s hotels offer packages in opulent settings, and a handful of Instagram-worthy cafes also serve afternoon tea platters. Updated September 2026 […]