Category: Things to Do in Edinburgh

  • How To Spend 72 Hours in Edinburgh in 2024

    How To Spend 72 Hours in Edinburgh in 2024

    Edinburgh is one of the most enchanting cities to visit for anyone with even a morsel of wanderlust. Not only does it have a vast, colourful, and sometimes sordid history, it is also rife with wonderful things to do – whatever your hobbies.  Lovers of art, culture, and architecture are well provided for, folks who…

  • Dunbar’s Close: A Guide

    Dunbar’s Close: A Guide

    Edinburgh’s historical Royal Mile is known as one of the city’s best-loved areas and is teeming with wonderful local shops, boutiques, bars, museums, and, of course, is the home of the Scottish crown jewels! But one of its most magical elements, which is often overlooked by unaware visitors, is its many fabulous closes (an old-school…

  • Edinburgh Closes: Top 10 Historical Closes (Plus Map!)

    Edinburgh Closes: Top 10 Historical Closes (Plus Map!)

    If the incredible city of Edinburgh is on your bucket list, chances are you’re already well into the research and planning stage of where you want to visit.  When it comes to the magical capital of Scotland, you will find that the city is made up of something locals know as “closes”. Many of these…

  • Christmas in Edinburgh – Top 10 Things to Do in December

    Christmas in Edinburgh – Top 10 Things to Do in December

    Spending Christmas in Edinburgh is a wonderful idea. This cosy city with its historical buildings, beautiful architecture, and world-class hotels is just a perfect place for your next Christmas destination. Edinburgh Christmas market is full of wonderful treats, souvenirs, and hot drinks to keep you warm on cold winter days. Edinburgh in December is wonderfully…

  • Edinburgh Hogmanay: What You Need to Know

    Edinburgh Hogmanay: What You Need to Know

    One of the most quintessential parts of Scottish culture is undoubtedly Hogmanay. It’s also one of the biggest celebrations in Scotland to sign off the end of the year with a bang (and welcome in a new and prosperous coming year).  Essentially the Scottish version of New Year’s Eve, Hogmanay often involves celebrations that continue…

  • 8 Best Ghost Tours in Edinburgh: A Complete Guide

    8 Best Ghost Tours in Edinburgh: A Complete Guide

    Given that Edinburgh is considered one of the most haunted cities in the world, it’s perhaps no surprise that there are many ghost tours and excursions to enjoy when in town. Whether or not you’re a paranormal enthusiast, or even just a believer – Edinburgh haunted tours are a great way to get into the…

  • The Top 8 Edinburgh Museums to Check Out in 2024

    The Top 8 Edinburgh Museums to Check Out in 2024

    Edinburgh is one city where there is never any shortage of fun or interesting things to do.  Whether you’re just stopping by for a day or two, or indulging in a week-long city break, you’re spoiled for choice as to what to see and do (not to mention, where to eat and drink!) It’s no…

  • 7 Best Harry Potter Tours in Edinburgh

    7 Best Harry Potter Tours in Edinburgh

    Many cities around the world have inspired literary masterpieces, but no other place is so scenic and charming like Edinburgh which has inspired J. K. Rowling to write Harry Potter. If you love Harry Potter and want to see the world in which he was created, going on a Harry Potter tour in Edinburgh is…