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 […]
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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.
Immerse yourself in educational yet entertaining whisky tours in Edinburgh 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, […]
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, […]
Planning a hen party in Edinburgh for your best girl? Let us help you! Our guide to hen doos in Edinburgh reveals the best things to do during the day for groups and where to party at night. As with most cities in the UK, it is sometimes a struggle for groups to get into […]
Let the games be-gin! While whisky is still the tourist tipple of choice, there has been a distillation explosion in Scotland, which visitors can learn about during the following Edinburgh gin tours featuring distilleries, masterclasses, make-your-own, and a City Centre gin bar crawl! You may also like our guide to whisky tours in the city […]
Did you know that Dunbar enjoys less rain and more hours of direct sunshine per year than most places in Scotland? Hence, this cute town in East Lothian is referred to as Sunny Dunny! Dry weather is ideal because many of the best things to do in Dunbar are outdoors! In our Dunbar travel guide, […]
Searching for dog-friendly Edinburgh activities? Whether you are a local looking for fresh dog walking routes, a new pup parent wondering what pubs allow pets so you can have a well deserved pint or a visitor planning a trip to Scotland’s capital with your best fur pal, this handy guide has pugging good solutions. That […]
Nestled just under The Three Bridges that span the River Forth, South Queensferry is a popular town on the outskirts of Edinburgh. With a busy historic high street, abundance of cake shops and scenic boat tours launching from Hawes Pier, this harbour town is the perfect day trip. South Queensferry is 10 miles from Edinburgh City […]
Catch a glimpse of Queen Elizabeth’s preferred room, see the honeymoon bed requested by Charles, and find out why a wombat takes pride of place in a roof fan during this self-guided tour of the Royal Yacht Britannia in Edinburgh. After 44 years of royal service, HMY Britannia is berthed at Ocean Terminal in Leith […]
The city’s worst kept secret is that the Camera Obscura and World of Illusions in Edinburgh has the best views of the Old Town and beyond! But did you know it also has trippy exhibitions, a vortex tunnel and plenty of toys that nosey folk will love? Camera Obscura is not just a tall historic […]