Bonfire Night, or Guy Fawkes Day, is an annual family-friendly event that occurs on November 5th. Locals watch fireworks displays and enjoy the warmth of bonfires. In Scotland’s capital, several Edinburgh bonfire nights are hosted on or around November 5th. This guide details the best Edinburgh Bonfire Nights around the city to look out for […]
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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 […]
Princes Street Gardens is a popular park in Edinburgh. This Edinburgh’s World Heritage Site is sandwiched between Edinburgh’s Old Town and New Town, and the garden is split into two. This is where the infamous Nor Loch was located, the dumping ground that possibly gave the city the nickname Auld Reekie. East Princes Street Gardens […]
There’s no denying that Scotland is wet. It’s what makes the country so lush, right? But how do you keep your sightseeing itinerary intact when there is a downpour in the city? No stress! Our guide to things to do in Edinburgh on a rainy day has got you covered. Speaking of covered, remember to […]
Looking for spooking things to do in Edinburgh? Auld Reekie is a city steeped in history, and with history comes folklore, ghost stories, and hauntings. One of the best times of the year to immerse yourself in the eerie goings-on is October; spending Halloween in Edinburgh is a must for ghost hunters and thrill-seekers. It’s […]
Looking to spend time in Scotland’s capital this winter and need an Edinburgh hotel? Whether you are Christmas shopping, checking out the dreamy decorations or planning a festive meal and experience, this guide details where to stay in Edinburgh in December. You may also like our guides, where to meet Santa in Edinburgh this year, […]
Have you read all the books and watched the films? Growing up in Edinburgh meant that I got as close as I could to my dream of being a real-life boy wizard. Not only did J.K. Rowling write the books in cafes in Edinburgh, but many of the sights, sounds and smells of the city inspired her […]