These Edinburgh landmarks are a great starting point for anyone looking to plan a trip to the Scottish capital. It, of course, isn’t an exhaustive list of what to do and see in the city, but you can see the most popular landmarks and decide if you want to visit them. It’s amazing how many … Read more
Scotland and whisky just go together so well but if you’re short on time you might not have the capacity to explore the Highlands and Islands that are famed for having LOTS of distilleries. So if you’re based in the capital, and want to visit some whisky distilleries near Edinburgh what are your choices? This … Read more
It’s one of the most iconic landmarks in Scotland and recognisable all around the world – the Forth Rail Bridge. Once it used to be the only crossing over the Firth of Forth, the waterway north of Edinburgh but over the years a road bridge was built and more recently a third bridge spans the … Read more
If you can only spend a day in Edinburgh then this itinerary is for you. We’ll tick off some of the most important sites that are on the lists of most tourists and make the most of the 1 day in the city that you have to spare. Edinburgh is a fantastic city that I’ve … Read more
If you’re visiting Scotland and you’re looking for castles to visit nearby to Edinburgh then you’re in luck because not only are there 3 that are in the city itself there are another 5 to choose from nearby that I have highlighted here in this guide. There are actually many more around Scotland that you … Read more
If you’re looking for hotels overlooking Edinburgh castle then you’re probably aiming for a vacation that’s just a little bit special. Edinburgh is always a favourite city of mine. I love the history and tales to be told there like Greyfriars Bobby and the Harry potter connection. We recently visited Edinburgh on an anniversary celebratory … Read more
Greyfriars Kirkyard is one of those really unique places to visit in Edinburgh and one that I recommend so often. It has history and a real atmosphere to the place, but most of all I like it because it’s a quiet spot in a busy city. You may have heard of Greyfriars in relation to … Read more
If you’re at all a fan of the British Royal family, royal history in the UK, Mary, Queen of Scots, or all 3 of them, then a trip to the Palace of Holyroodhouse is a must. The palace is one of the official residences of the Queen when she’s visiting Scotland and is often called … Read more
Edinburgh has lots of Royal Mile attractions – it’s not just a busy street where it seems that every tourist has congregated! And while it is busy, don’t discount it when looking for things to do in Edinburgh – there’s a lot going on here. Every time I visit Edinburgh I find myself in the … Read more
I love Edinburgh at any time of the year but more and more lately we’re visiting in winter and it’s really a pretty great time to visit then actually. The thing that trips people up when coming to Scotland in the winter time is what to pack. Do you need to be ready for ski … Read more