Category Archives: Activities

Things to do in Edinburgh for locals and visitors. Detailing activities from museums to music gigs, date nights to day tours.

The Best Day Tours From Edinburgh For First-Time Visitors

Glencoe from car window on Highlands day tour

Sit back and relax as a local expert guides you on the following day tours from Edinburgh. Reach rural and remote parts of Scotland featuring iconic landmarks such as castles, lochs, and mountains while learning more about history, culture, food, and drink without navigating public transport or maps! Whether you prefer a private, small group, […]

Highlands Tours from Edinburgh: History, Whisky, Harry Potter & Outlander

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Looking for the best Highlands tours from Edinburgh? While it takes over three hours to get there, Edinburgh is the perfect starting point for exploring the rolling hills, deep lochs and history in the north of Scotland because there are so many one-day and multi-day tours to meet every budget, timeframe and reason for visiting. […]

Whisky Tours From Edinburgh: 1-4 Day Options

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Discover more about Scotland’s water of life by booking one of the following whisky tours from Edinburgh. Set off from the Old Town on a journey along winding roads, through lush landscapes, visit working distilleries, and sample some drams while an expert guide reveals why scotch has such a hold on the Scots and its […]

Tasty Food Tours in Edinburgh For Snacks & Stories

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Calling all culinary explorers! Learn about Scotland’s history and local cuisine during the following food tours in Edinburgh. Featuring traditional staples, unique offerings, and a dram or two. Hosted by professional foodies who are in the know when it comes to the capital’s culinary scene! You may also find our guides to whisky experiences or […]

6 Best Edinburgh Walking Tours For New Visitors

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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 […]

Best Whisky Tours in Edinburgh: Distilleries, Experiences & Tastings

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Immerse yourself in educational yet entertaining whisky tours in Edinbugrh that teach visitors about the scotch production process, from malting and fermentation to distillation and ageing. Use all five senses, taking in flavours, aromas, and textures that bring Scotland’s water of life alive during the following distilleries, fun experiences, and whisky-tasting sessions! Note: In Scotland, […]

53 Cool Things to Do in Edinburgh: Hidden Gems, Unusual Attractions & Quirky Tours

Union Canal kayaks

Seeking out Edinburgh’s hidden gems? If you’ve done the castle, hiked up Arthur’s Seat and spent a pretty penny drinking in the Grassmarket and feel it’s time to consider the unusual things to do in Edinburgh to kill boredom, impress friends or gift to a loved one, keep reading!  From lesser-known locations to unique tours, […]

31 Romantic Things to Do in Edinburgh: Date Ideas, Tours, & Local Tips

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Without a doubt, the capital is the dreamiest city in Scotland. With its cobbled streets, secret closes and dramatic landscape, there’s no bad photo spot in this city, making it the perfect base for a couples trip. There are so many romantic things to do in Edinburgh, and activities start from free, so you don’t […]