Edinburgh Travel Blog

Unlike London, Edinburgh does not yet have a tube or city wide train system (although a tram system is currently being built and is scheduled to be ready by 2012). So you’ll have to hop on a bus instead. Lucky for you, the Lothian bus company is easy to use and will take you to the four corners...

Ready to visit  Scotland? Heed these packing tips: Must Have Items for the Winter: A warm coat , scarves, gloves and a fuzzy hat or earmuffs, as the temperature can get below zero degrees Celsius. Think of it this way, at least you’ll come prepared to throw snowballs in the Meadows. Leggings...

Not sure how to embrace the warm summer weather? Why not visit the Edinburgh Zoo to see some very adorable (and ferocious) animals. Budongo Trail Families of all ages are welcomed to Edinburgh Zoo. Hop onto one of the zoo buses and spend the day away from the hustle and bustle of the city. Edinburgh...

While in Edinburgh you may wish to take a day trip to many of the wonderful places beyond.  And if you do, you may want to take a meal with you to keep you going. Here are 3 delicious options for a snack/meal for your roadtrip: The “Sweet Tooth” Option, the Slightly Healthier Option and...

What do Sean Connery, America Ferrera and Nick Hornby have in common? They are all in town for the Edinburgh International Film Festival. Edinburgh International Film Festival: An outdoor screening The festival, which opened today with a red carpet gala, will run for the next two weeks from June 16-27th....

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...

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...

“Let me tell you that I love you That I think about you all the time Caledonia, you’re calling me, now I’m going home” It is very rare for a song to embody the sentiments of an entire nation. Caledonia by Dougie MacLean does just that. Published in 1979, it has become the unofficial...