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? Updated September 2026 Across the country, you’ll discover new sights and hear the different accents spoken across Scotland! You can book tickets via […]
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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.
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 […]
Places listed46, grouped by neighbourhood and season Free to visitNational museums, galleries and the hills Must-bookEdinburgh Castle, Mary King’s Close, Holyroodhouse New for 2026St Giles’ charges £12 for visitors from outside Scotland Edinburgh packs a medieval Old Town, a Georgian New Town, an extinct volcano and a working port into one compact capital, so you […]
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. […]
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 & […]
Ideas listed34, from babies to teens Free picksNational Museum, beaches, parks and hills Best in bad weatherNational Museum of Scotland or Dynamic Earth Note for 2026Museum of Childhood closed until about January 2027 Travelling to Edinburgh with kids is easier than the cobbles and steep closes suggest. Central Edinburgh is compact, so most family attractions […]
Princes Street Gardens is a popular park in Edinburgh. Updated September 2026 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 […]
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 […]
Where to See Cherry Blossoms in Edinburgh As winter officially turns to spring, fluffy pink clouds fill our parks, creating the perfect photo frame for Edinburgh’s landmarks. We’ve pulled together this guide on where to find cherry blossoms in Edinburgh, with locations reaching all edges of the city. These Japanese beauties spring up in parks, […]
Scotland’s capital’s literary history and mystical, mysterious atmosphere are ideal settings for novels of all kinds. So it is no surprise that many memorable books are set in Edinburgh and its surrounding areas. This UNESCO city of literature has inspired and birthed books of all genres throughout the ages. Think you know the Scottish language? […]