Edinburgh makes a great first impression – then gets better. Its spectacular skyline of castle and crag, classical columns and spires is the backdrop to a cultural programme that lasts all year. Edinburgh is simply one of Europe’s great capitals. More...
An Introduction to Edinburgh Edinburgh makes a great first impression – then gets better. Its spectacular skyline of castle and crag, classical columns and spires is the backdrop to a cultural programme that lasts all year. Edinburgh is simply one of Europe’s great capitals. More...
Great Attractions No other city in Britain has so many great attractions so easily accessible. Scotland's premier castle, major museums and galleries and royal palace, garden and yacht, and many historical buildings are all within a mile of each other. More...
Get Active Edinburgh offers masses of un-city like activities; rock climbing, skiing, pony trekking, great walks and golf in (or near) the city. More...
Eating As a cosmopolitan city, Edinburgh offers all sorts of dining styles – with plenty of new places eager to build a reputation. More...
Shopping Much more than Princes Street – sample the New Town exclusivity of George Street or quirky Victoria Street in the Old Town. Discover classic department and top-name designers stores.
Festivals & Events It’s almost wall-to-wall festivals in Edinburgh, peaking in late August when the Edinburgh International Festival and the Fringe are in full swing.
Entertainment & Theatre This is the capital and an upbeat business centre also with a large student population – so the night-life options are non-stop and varied.
Hogmanay in Edinburgh Edinburgh took this most Scottish of celebrations and transformed it into a spectacular four-day event, the biggest of its kind in the world, complete with street parties, music and fireworks.
The Fringe The unruly brother of the ‘official’ festival, the Fringe is a gigantic theatrical ‘lucky dip’ for its patrons. You never quite know what you’re going to see – either in the venues or on the streets.
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