2edinburgh

a blog about visiting Edinburgh – things to do around the city

Edinburgh Castle

Take a walk in Holyrood Park and climb Salisbury Crags or Arthur's Seat for views of Edinburgh Castle.

Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh

Visit the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh for a world class plant collection, great views of Edinburgh and all year round interest.

Royal Yacht Britannia

The Royal Yacht Britannia is moored at Ocean Terminal Leith - discover what life was like on board The Queen’s floating royal residence.

The unique combination of Edinburgh's historic Old Town with the planned Georgian New Town is how Edinburgh gained UNESCO World Heritage status. Explore the architecture around Edinburgh's City Centre.

Top 5 Things to do on a Trip to Edinburgh

Susan Edinburgh, Short Breaks 27 February 2022Arthur's Seat, Camera Obscura, Edinburgh Castle, Royal Yacht Britannia 2 Comments

If you want to know what the top 5 things to do on a trip to Edinburgh are, no need to look at Trip Advisor just ask the locals. Here are our top 5 things to do on a city break to Edinburgh. Read more

Waverley Station – Edinburgh City Breaks

Susan Short Breaks 25 January 2022Accommodation, City Breaks, Edinburgh Castle, RailOffer, royal mile, Short Breaks, trains, Waverley Station 3 Comments

Arrive at Edinburgh’s Waverley Station via LNER East Coast for a city break from Aberdeen, Inverness, London, York, Leeds, Newcastle or Durham (or more stations within easy reach of the (LNER East Coast rail links). Read more

Walking the Forth Road Bridge to North Queensferry

Susan Short Breaks, Walking 10 April 2020Forth Bridge, Forth Road Bridge, North Queensferry, Queensferry Crossing, South Queensferry 1 Comment

I’ve wondered if many visitors to Edinburgh would be interested in walking the Forth Road Bridge, and thought that maybe giving some idea of what to expect might entice you to attempt this walk. Read more

Inchcolm Island – Cruising the River Forth on the Forth Belle

Susan Edinburgh, Short Breaks 1 April 2020Activities, Bus Trips, City Breaks, Cruise 2 Comments

A fine day for a cruise on the Forth Belle

A trip to Inchcolm Island on the Forth Belle was a return journey we’d been meaning to take for a while, and with our Historic Scotland Membership we added a landing on Inchcolm Island to explore and enjoy the views. Read more

Edinburgh to South Queensferry Walk

Susan Days Out, Edinburgh, Walking 30 January 2022 0 Comment

Edinburgh to South Queensferry is a 7 mile walk along the cycle paths of North Edinburgh. The route will take you through Barnton, over the River Almond via the Cramond Brig, through Dalmeny Estate and along the foreshore to South Queensferry.

St Andrews a Walking Tour for First Time Visitors

Susan Days Out, Walking 25 February 2020Days Out, Walking, What to see and do 0 Comment

When we had our self catering property in Edinburgh I was frequently asked, was there anywhere I would recommend for a day out. There are lots of places that spring to mind however St Andrews is my home town so I have to be forgiven for being slightly bias.

For fans of Diana Gabaldon's series of Outlander books, now a major TV Series on Starz Network, we've selected some ideas from the books to help you with a self-guided exploration of central Scotland's film locations.

Outlander Connections in Edinburgh – Tobias Smollett

Susan Edinburgh, History, Outlander Trail, Reading, Walking 20 February 2020Diana Gabaldon, Dragonfly in Amber, Outlander, The Fiery Cross, Tobias Smollett 2 Comments

What was Jamie Reading?

I’ve been looking at some Outlander Connections in Edinburgh. The Outlander series is a the historical/science fiction saga by author Diana Gabaldon which has recently been sparking a lot of interest due to the Starz Original television show based on the books. Read more

Inspired by Outlander? Trips to Outlander Filming Locations

Susan History, Outlander Trail, Reading 4 February 2019Fife, Outlander, Outlander Adventures, Scotland, touring 4 Comments

Visit Outlander Filming Locations

In the early 1990s, the author Diana Gabaldon started to publish what would become a long-running series of novels which are initially set in Scotland, which would introduce her readers to different periods of history; to romance and time travel. Inspired by Outlander Read more

Here are some walks taking you to places of interest around the city. Some are easy taking only a few hours. Others more challenging. I hope you enjoy exploring Edinburgh on foot.

Circular Walk to Duddingston Village

Susan Edinburgh, Walking, Walking Edinburgh, Walking Tours 28 February 2022 0 Comment

This circular walk to Duddingston Village will take you approximately three hours. Easy walking along established footpaths with a few hidden gems along the way. This route is highly recommended.

Edinburgh New Town Walk – Easy Walking Tour

Susan Edinburgh, Walking, Walking Edinburgh, Walking Tours 23 February 2021 0 Comment

This Edinburgh New Town Walk is an easy historical walking tour to the Dean Village, the Water of Leith, Stockbridge and through the streets of Edinburgh’s historic New Town.

Edinburgh Old Town and Arthur’s Seat

Susan Edinburgh, Walking Edinburgh, Walking Tours 9 January 2021 0 Comment

If you are looking for a walk through the historic Edinburgh Old Town including a panoramic view of the city then read on. This walk will take you to a lot of Edinburgh’s favourite historical sites. I will give you a guided tour along the way with lots of photos of things to look out for.

Edinburgh Walk for First Time Visitors

Susan Edinburgh, Walking, Walking Edinburgh 4 February 2020sightseeing 5 Comments

If you are heading to Edinburgh it can be difficult to decide how best to start your explorations. With this in mind, we designed an Edinburgh walk for first-time visitors Read more