Edinburgh Travel Blog

Tired of staring at ancient fortresses and Gothic cathedrals? Then take a walk through Edinburgh’s New Town to peruse the city’s  more  ”contemporary” attractions. Princes Street and Princes Street Gardens Princes Street at Hogmany If the Royal Mile is the life vein of...

Edinburgh is a city rich in history and culture, and this is none more apparent than in the world of sport and in particular – football, or soccer as it is known to the yanks. Hearts vs. Hibs Barcelona and Real Madrid, Lazio and Roma, Manchester United and Liverpool, Inter Milan and AC Milan, Celtic...

As promised, over the next few weeks Alex and I will describe in detail the layout of Edinburgh and the city’s major sights and attractions. These “Best of Edinburgh” guides are designed for first-time visitors to the city. So sit down, relax and let us help you plan your next vacation. Edinburgh...

No one knows a city better than a hotel concierge. We’ve asked Gareth Chess, the receptionist/concierge for The Royal Terrace Hotel, to give us his top picks for an authentic Scottish night out in Edinburgh. Where do you send visitors when they want to have a drink close to the hotel? There’s a...