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 […]
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One of the most popular attractions in the Scottish Highlands, the magical Jacobite Steam Train, aka the Harry Potter Train, is becoming increasingly difficult to see in motion. The solution is to book one of the many Glenfinnan Viaduct tours that leave from the following cities, as I did from Edinburgh. Note: You can click […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
How To Use This 10-Day Scotland Itinerary This is a rough guide; it is strongly advised that you also follow my step-by-step instructions on how to plan a trip to Scotland so that you can assess how long you are comfortable driving for and prioritise what locations you can’t miss. Remember to include time for […]
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 […]