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
Day 1
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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 Hotel
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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
It’s estimated there were once around 3,000 castles in Scotland but one stands head and shoulders above the rest: Edinburgh Castle's...
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...
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 the...
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
Edinburgh...
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 is...
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...
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.
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.
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