Category Archives: Activities

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

40 Phenomenal Scottish Slang Words and Funny Scottish Lingo

Scottish Slang Words and lingo. Overhead view of the Old Town, Edinburgh, Scotland, with the Firth of Forth and a hill in the distance

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 […]

101 Things to Do in Edinburgh – By A Local

Greyfriars Bobby Statue Edinburgh_

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, […]

Underground Edinburgh Tour of South Bridge Vaults Review

Edinburgh Vaults Underground Tour

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. […]

26 Fun Things to Do in Edinburgh with Kids (Free Options)

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 […]

A Guide to Princes Street Gardens in Edinburgh

Edinburgh Castle. Fountain. Day.

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 […]

10 Spots To See Cherry Blossom Trees in Edinburgh

Edinburgh Castle and cherry blossoms in Edinbrugh

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, […]

Brilliant Books Set In Edinburgh + Other Scottish Stories

Edinburgh skyline with Pentland Hills in background walks in Edinburgh

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? […]