Edinburgh Travel Blog

Prince William and Kate Middleton announced their engagement this week, and now the world is eagerly awaiting their royal wedding next year. You can say that Scotland brought them together: the happy couple met during their studies at St. Andrews, which is just an hour train ride away from Waverley...

Edinburgh is a fashionista’s paradise – from Princes Street to Livingston, from Marks & Spencer to Dorothy Perkins, indulge yourselves (and your wallets!!) to a shopping spree. Download and print our guide to the best shopping areas/districts in the city. Below are the highlights: Princes...

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...