Edinburgh

Edinbugh has become a place where architectural and historical grandeur meets modern-day living.
With a World Heritage Site, 40 conservation areas, more than 4,500 listed buildings and a thriving cultural scene every cobblestone in Edinburgh tells a story.
Edinburgh Castle stands as an historical and visual landmark in this ancient city, but the city has much more to offer visitors than this iconic structure alone.

Guide to Edinburgh: From Auld Reekie to the New Town

From the cobbled medieval streets of the Old Town to the elegant Georgian thoroughfares of the new, Scotland’s historic capital is well worth your time. Words by Henrietta Easton Here’s our city guide to Edinburgh…

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The best hotels in Scotland

Whether you want to retreat to a cosy inn or play golf on a country estate, here’s our pick of the best hotels in Scotland… Words by Natasha Foges The best hotels in Scotland Pierhouse…

Early evening over Edinburgh Castle, Scotland. Edinburgh Castle history

Edinburgh Castle history: 900 years protecting Scotland’s capital

Scotland’s biggest attraction still stands proud above its capital city 900 years after its inception

Dalhousie Castle hotel review

A compelling history, gastronomic genius and the prestige of staying in a historic Scottish castle: Dalhousie has it all. Located just 8 miles south of Edinburgh, Dalhousie Castle is easily accessed using public transport, making…

Edinburgh Castle and Gardens. Credit: Visit Britain

How Edinburgh inspired great literature

Scotland’s capital was the world’s first UNESCO City of Literature. Read about the locations that inspired Britain’s literary greats Words: Lee Karen Stow Arriving by train into Waverley Station, the end of a journey from…

Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo

The Sky’s the Limit at this year’s Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo

More than 1,200 performers from around the world are taking part in the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo at Edinburgh Castle. The theme, The Sky’s the Limit, celebrates the centenary of the Royal Air Force

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10 beautiful British picnic spots

As the glorious weather continues, we’re packing our hamper and heading to some of the loveliest places in Britain for lunch with a view Brancaster Beach, Norfolk Norfolk isn’t short of stunning beaches, but this…

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Britain’s most haunted cities

Britain’s long history and the romantic sensibility of its people are perhaps two reasons why tales of spooky encounters are so common –  and it’s in our oldest cities that you’ll find the most ghost…

Calton Hill, Edinburgh

Explore the best of Edinburgh

With the Edinburgh Festival Fringe in full swing, we check out the best things to enjoy in this vibrant city’s theatres and beyond.

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Video: A local’s guide to Edinburgh

Edinburgh kilt designer Howie Nicholsby gives us a 30-second whistlestop guide to what makes his city great.