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