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
Top 5 Things to do on a Trip to Edinburgh
Author: Sandy McNaughton
The Pentland Hills
The Pentland Hills are located on the south side of Edinburgh. A short drive from the city and you can find yourself in a different world. There are lots of paths suitable for walkers, mountain bikers, and fell runners. The scenery is not unlike what you might find on a trip to the highlands of Scotland.
Read moreEdinburgh August Festival City
Edinburgh August Festival City: it’s a great month to experience the city, where there will be lots going on to keep everyone in the family entertained. Read more
The Gallery of Modern Art and Dean Gallery Edinburgh
The Gallery of Modern Art (Modern One) and the Dean Gallery (Modern Two) offer a fantastic journey through the world of modern and contemporary art.
Read moreTattoo – Advice for First Time Visitors
As a frequent visitor to the Edinburgh Military Tattoo over the years, our family has got into something of a routine in planning our trips to this amazing spectacle, so when asked for some advice about where to park if coming to the tattoo from out of town, I realised that our experiences probably had enough ‘old timers’ knowledge in them to merit a little article on how we do it.
Edinburgh Walk for First Time Visitors
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
Rosslyn Chapel Visit and a Walk in Roslin Glen
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
Pubs in Edinburgh you might like to Visit
When you’re on holiday, visiting our local pubs might be on the agenda, whether as a means of grabbing a quick refreshment on the way to do something else, or as a destination for an evening with friends or to listen to music.
Outlander – A Trip to the Battlefield Site
Dragonfly in Amber – The Battle of Prestonpans
It was fun investigating around the Royal Mile in Edinburgh using Diana Gabaldon’s Voyager as a guide (see Outlander Exploring on the Royal Mile). So for the next adventure I’ve gone exploring out to East Lothian, down the coast to the east of Edinburgh to find out more about The Battle of Prestonpans, which features in Dragonfly in Amber, the second book in the Outlander series. Read more
A Walk to Calton Hill
A walk to Calton Hill from Princes Street is a classic Edinburgh experience and highly recommended to any visitor to the city.
Prepare to be swept away by the city’s charm, its history and its breathtaking views. Let’s lace up our boots and begin.
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