Category Archives: Activities

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

6 Best Edinburgh Walking Tours For New Visitors

Harry Potter Trail Edinburgh Tour_

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

Scotch Whisky Experience tour dram whisky

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, […]

54 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, […]

Gin Tours in Edinburgh: Distilleries, Make-Your-Own, & Gin Pub Trail

Boozy Refreshing Gin Martini with a Lemon Garnish

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 […]

15 Purfect Dog-Friendly Edinburgh Activities

Green grass and trees at The Meadows in Edinburgh with husky German shepherd dog

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 […]

26 Things To Do In South Queensferry: Bridge Views, Food & Cruises

Breakfast on table with red Forth Bridge in background at Railway Bridge Bistro in South Queensferry brunch

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 […]

Sneak Peek Inside The Royal Yacht Britannia Edinburgh & Tour Review

Royal Yacht BRITANNIA Tour Bell on Deck

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 […]