Category Archives: Planning

Plan a trip in Edinburgh with these helpful tips and first timer advice.

Best Time To Visit Edinburgh Explained

Edinburgh Castle on Cliff Summer Edinburgh

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!  […]

Romantic Places to Propose in Edinburgh & Local Advice

Romantic Places in Edinburgh to Propose in Edinburgh

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. Most Romantic Places in Edinburgh to Propose in Edinburgh Old Town 1. Edinburgh Castle Looking for iconic? Check out Edinburgh Castle’s Esplanade. The views […]

Edinburgh to Loch Ness: Car, Train, & Bus Tour

Crowds at Urquhart Castle Beside Loch Ness shutterstock_159967904

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 […]

Edinburgh to Loch Lomond: Car, Train, & Bus Tour

Conic-Hill-Balmaha-Loch-Lomond-views

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 […]

Things to Do in Edinburgh in Spring: Nature, Hikes & Rainy Day Activities

Gemma among the pink cherry blossom trees at the Meadows Park in Edinburgh

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 […]

Edinburgh to Edinburgh Airport: Bus, Train, Tram, Taxi, Transfer & Car Rental

Edinburgh Airport Air Traffic Control Tower

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 […]