Is Edinburgh expensive? Can you visit Edinburgh on a budget? When is the best time to visit Edinburgh? These are questions we often hear from Scotland fans planning a trip to Edinburgh. This guide details how much a visit to Edinburgh costs and includes transport fares, accommodation options, food and drink costs, and activity ticket […]
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Plan a trip in Edinburgh with these helpful tips and first timer advice.
If you are new to Edinburgh trip planning, check out the information below to get started! Don’t forget to join our free Scotland Tips – Plan Your Trip by Hiya Scotland Facebook group and download your Welcome to Scotland Visitor Guide. If this is your first time visiting Scotland and you want local insight when planning your trip, […]
There is no bad season for an Edinburgh break, but depending on your travel budget, style, and reason for visiting, specific times of the year may suit you best! This guide to the best time to visit Edinburgh will discuss what’s happening in Scotland’s capital each month, the expected temperatures, and events during that time! […]
Planning to pop the question and looking for places to propose in Edinburgh? This guide details not only the most romantic locations but also which sites work best for each season. I’ve recently launched a wedding and event content creation branch of my digital business, and I’d love to help document your big day! Check […]
Searching for stunning Scottish Highlands landscapes featuring rolling hills, deep waters, and maybe a sighting of a mythical beast? This guide explains exactly how to travel from Edinburgh to Loch Ness by car for road trippers, by train for comfort, by bus for affordability, and by day tour for ease. You may also enjoy our […]
This helpful guide details how to get to Loch Lomond from Edinburgh by driving, hopping on a train, or joining a day tour. The distance from Edinburgh to Loch Lomond and the Trossachs is 78.8 miles and takes less than 2 hours to drive. However, if you don’t fancy being behind the wheel, you can […]
Planning to move from America to the glorious country of Scotland? Welcome to the club! Over 15,000 Americans now call Scotland home, and if you’re one of the lucky ones you will be able to as well. Life in Scotland is a little slower than what you might be used to and depending on where […]
There’s no bad time to visit Edinburgh, but April and May can be a delight if you prepare your packing list* for all four seasons! Scotland has woken from its winter slumber, meaning that days are longer, flowers bloom, cherry blossoms explode, and the city celebrates Easter traditions and holidays. This guide details the best […]
Planning on flying into Edinburgh Airport or have you just enjoyed a wonderful holiday in Scotland and you are due to depart from Edinburgh Airport? Getting to Edinburgh city centre from the airport or vice versa has never been easier. The choice of travel is down to you and your budget. This guide will help […]
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