We’ve come up with a list of attractions at the foot of the Royal Mile & The Canongate within an easy walking from most hotels, guest houses or self catering based the city centre. Read more
The Royal Mile & The Canongate Attractions
Author: Sandy McNaughton
Visiting Edinburgh with Young Children-Top tips
Ideas for Visiting Edinburgh with Young Children
A number of visitors to Edinburgh are travelling with young children. We thought it would be a good idea to put together some ideas of activities which would suit a family with small children holidaying in Edinburgh. Read more
Museum of Edinburgh-Well worth a Visit
As you walk up the Canongate you will find the Museum of Edinburgh is glorious colour following a refurbishment back in 2012. It is well worth a visit. Read more
Inspired by Outlander? Trips to Outlander Filming Locations
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
Outlander Trail for Fans based in Edinburgh
On the Outlander Trail around Central Scotland
The biggest fans of Outlander from Wales (their description) spent a weekend following their own “Outlander Trail” from Edinburgh. They have been reading Diana Gabaldon’s Outlander series Read more
Exploring Outlander Locations in Edinburgh
Top Tips for Outlander Fans in Edinburgh
If you’re a fan of the Outlander series of books by Diana Gabaldon, you may be planning a trip to Scotland to find out more about the Outlander Locations in Edinburgh and land which inspired your favourite characters. Read more
Sketching the Outlander Trail with Edinburgh Sketcher
A Sketching trip to Culross with the National Trust for Scotland
When you’re on holiday it’s a great time to slow down a little and try your hand at a hobby you don’t usually have much time for, such as sketching. Read more
Battle of Prestonpans – The Outlander Connection
Claire’s Nursing Station at Tranent
For the benefit of Outlander enthusiasts who have read the series of books by Diana Gabaldon, we’ve been looking at the books with an ‘Eye’ to the Battle of Prestonpans. Read more
Outlander Exploring on the Royal Mile
Where is Carfax Close?
Since the release of the Outlander Starz Series 1 version of Diana Gabaldon’s tales of the adventures of Jamie and Claire, I’ve been returning time and again to the well-loved books to refresh my memory of the stories and complete the reading of the series (currently 8 main books, and many side tales).
I began to realise the power of Ms Gabaldon’s storytelling to attract visitors to Edinburgh when, back in 2013, Craigwell Cottage hosted the author and chef, Theresa Carle Sanders, known for cooking her way through the stories in her Outlander Kitchen. Read more
Robert Burns – The Edinburgh Connection
Robert Burns, poet, 1759 – 1796
The birthday of Robert Burns is most often celebrated with a Burns Supper on the 25 January each year. Although he was born in Alloway, Ayrshire, in Edinburgh we have our share of memorials and tributes Read more