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Stories and tips from our local guides

Scottish traditions, whisky, festivals, films and day trips: everything that doesn’t fit in a two-hour walking tour.

What to Expect at a Burns Supper in Edinburgh

If you’re visiting Scotland this January, you may hear locals talking about attending a Burns Supper, and you may be wondering what on earth that means?

What is a Full Scottish Breakfast?

A full Scottish breakfast, as well as bacon, sausages, fried eggs, baked beans, fried tomatoes and mushrooms, and buttered toast, it also includes…

14 Scots Words You Need In Your Life

Scots is an incredibly rich language, with many wonderful and fun words that, once you hear, you won’t be able to live without. Here are 14 of our favourites.

A Guide to Celebrating Hogmanay in Edinburgh

New Year’s Eve, or Auld Year’s Night or Hogmanay is one of the biggest celebrations of the year in Edinburgh, the biggest deal for many people in Scotland.

What to do on a day-trip to Linlithgow

Linlithgow is one of the places near Edinburgh you may want to take a little time to visit. What to do on a day-trip to Linlithgow

What to do on a day-trip to North Berwick

In easy travelling distance from Edinburgh are loads of fantastic places, like North Berwick, that, if you have the time, you really shouldn’t miss out on.

A Beginner’s Guide to Whisky in Edinburgh

There is no drink more synonymous with Scotland than whisky. The word is originally from Scottish Gaelic – uisge-beatha which literally means ‘water of life.’

From Trainspotting to Harry Potter: 5 Movie Scenes to Re-enact in Edinburgh

As UNESCO City of Literature, Edinburgh tends to be associated more with books than movies. Recreate scenes of critically acclaimed and hugely popular films.

Times of the Year When You Need to Visit Edinburgh

There really isn’t a bad time to visit Edinburgh. However, if you are planning a visit in the year ahead, these are five particularly great times to visit Edinburgh.

Things to do in Edinburgh when it’s Sunny

Our museums and shops may be wonderful, but on sunny days you’ll want to be outside enjoying the weather. Here we give you seven great ways to spend days in Edinburgh when the sun comes out.

LGBT+ Guide to Edinburgh

Edinburgh is an extremely welcoming city for LGBT+ visitors and here we give you a quick introduction to the city’s queer scene.

Brainy Scots: Edinburgh and Science

The Edinburgh Science Festival runs every year with a jam-packed schedule of everything from theatre performances to workshops to exhibitions.

Fan Guide to Harry Potter in Edinburgh

Understandably, Edinburgh is rather proud of its deep connection to ‘The Boy Who Lived’, and in many gift shops around the city you will find Gryffindor scarves and magic wands.

The Hidden History of Princes Street Gardens

Princes Street Gardens are an iconic piece of the Edinburgh scenery. However, beneath their leafy beauty lies a less obvious, and sometimes quite unpleasant, history.