Wondering where to eat in Stockbridge? Don’t be fooled by the size of this neighbourhood; it packs a lot into such a small area. This is where you will find everything from upmarket restaurants (perfect for date nights and special celebrations) to casual basement bars serving pub meals in cosy, snug settings. For evening meals, […]
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While this upmarket area of Edinburgh is known more for its coffee shop culture, there are a handful of pubs in Stockbridge worth checking out for date nights, boozy meetups or leisurely pints in the sun. We’ll identify which Stockbridge pubs serve food and what other amenities are on offer. As always, reserve a seat […]
Want to escape the city while someone else does the driving? This guide to day trips from Edinburgh by bus takes you to the countryside, historical sites, the seaside and to lively cities. Why travel by bus? Buses from Edinburgh tend to be more affordable than trains, Edinburgh Bus Station is very central, so easily […]
Discover the stories and social enterprises behind the city’s Old Town, poop yer pants during a poltergeist hunt in a graveyard, and bring the magical Harry Potter books to life with trained wizards. Run by experts in their field, Edinburgh walking tours include everything from facts about the city’s most popular attractions to photography in […]
Bonfire Night or Guy Fawkes Day is an annual family-friendly event which takes place on November 5th. Locals watch firework displays, light sparklers and feel the warmth from bonfires put on by local councils and private companies. In Scotland’s capital, there are a number of Edinburgh bonfire nights hosted on or around November 5th. This […]
Wondering which locations are hosting Santa’s Grotto in Edinburgh this year? We’ve had an email from the big man’s elves who have kindly pinpointed his route for December however, you must book a time slot to meet Santa in Edinburgh or you’ll be on the naughty list! You may also like our guides to Edinburgh […]
Looking for the most frightful Edinburgh ghost tours available all year round? This guide details the best options on foot, visiting the most ghastly dark spots around the city and underground, if you dare! There’s even an option to learn about Edinburgh’s haunting characters by bus, a bus that carried dead bodies nonetheless. So let’s […]
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 […]
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. […]