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.

Walking the Forth Road Bridge to North Queensferry

Susan Short Breaks, Walking April 10, 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 April 1, 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

Top 5 Things to do on a Trip to Edinburgh

Susan Edinburgh, Short Breaks March 27, 2020Arthur's Seat, Camera Obscura, Edinburgh Castle, Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, 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

Easter Holidays in Edinburgh Places to Visit

Susan Edinburgh, Short Breaks March 15, 2020Easter, family fun 0 Comment

If you’re planning a trip to Edinburgh this Easter, we’ve put together a short list of ideas to help you get the most out of your trip. If you are a family, couple or a group of friends Edinburgh has a lot to offer the visitor. You will never be stuck for something to see and do. The problem is there is so much to choose from. Read more

St Andrews a Walking Tour for First Time Visitors

Susan Days Out, Walking February 25, 2020Days Out, Walking, What to see and do 3 Comments

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 be forgiven for being slightly bias.

Rosslyn Chapel Visit and a Walk in Roslin Glen

Susan Days Out, History, Walking February 6, 2020Castles, Chapel, Church, Rosslyn 3 Comments

Rosslyn Chapel is located on the outskirts of the city. It attracts a great many visitors every year. Some prompted to make their trip because they have read about it in Dan Brown’s book “The Da Vinci Code” Read more

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 February 20, 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 February 4, 2019Fife, Outlander, Outlander Adventures, Scotland, touring 2 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.

Edinburgh New Town Walk – Easy Walking Tour

Susan Edinburgh, Walking, Walking Edinburgh, Walking Tours February 23, 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 January 9, 2021 1 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 February 4, 2020sightseeing 6 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

Salisbury Crags Walk, Edinburgh

Susan Edinburgh, Walking, Walking Edinburgh, Walking Tours March 2, 2019Edinburgh, Walking 4 Comments

As you drive up the A1 from the south or arrive in Edinburgh by train you’ll see views towards Salisbury Crags. Unfortunately some sections of the path are currently closed due to falling rock.