Food & Drink
Best Cheap Eats Edinburgh
Edinburgh can be expensive but it does not have to be. The best cheap eats in the city, from Mosque Kitchen to…
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Edinburgh Stories
Independent recommendations, neighbourhood knowledge and the stories shaping the city.
Christmas
Edinburgh Christmas Market: Princes Street Gardens Guide
Edinburgh's Christmas market in Princes Street Gardens is one of the UK's best. Here is the complete guide.
Culture
Edinburgh International Festival: The Classic Arts Guide
The Edinburgh International Festival is where the world's best performing arts companies come every August.
Features
Edinburgh vs Glasgow: Scotland’s Eternal Debate
Edinburgh and Glasgow are forty-five miles apart and several cultural worlds away from each other. Here is an honest look at the…
Edinburgh
Edinburgh Pride: The Complete Guide
Edinburgh Pride takes the city centre in June. Here is how to get the most from it.
Students
Student Nightlife Edinburgh
Edinburgh's student nightlife is centred on the Cowgate, Grassmarket and a handful of clubs that have defined the city's scene for decades.
Lifestyle
Best Barbershops in Edinburgh
Edinburgh's barbershop scene has grown up properly. Here's where to get a decent cut across the city.
Edinburgh
Edinburgh Marathon: Running the City in May
The Edinburgh Marathon in May is one of the UK's most scenic road races. Here is the complete guide.
Edinburgh
Edinburgh in Spring: Botanics, Blossoms and the City Waking Up
Edinburgh in spring is one of the best versions of the city. Here is how to enjoy it.
Edinburgh
Edinburgh Hogmanay: New Year’s Eve Done Properly
Edinburgh Hogmanay is the UK's biggest New Year celebration. Here is everything you need to know.
Features
Why Marchmont Is Edinburgh’s Most Desirable Postcode
Marchmont is Edinburgh's most consistently desirable postcode. Here is why and what it is actually like to live there.
Food & Drink
Best Sunday Roast Edinburgh
Where to eat the best Sunday roast in Edinburgh, from neighbourhood pubs to smart dining rooms.
Edinburgh
Halloween in Edinburgh: The Most Haunted City in Britain
Edinburgh is the most haunted city in Britain. Halloween here is something else entirely.
Culture
Edinburgh Festival Fringe: The First-Timer’s Guide
The Edinburgh Fringe is the world's biggest arts festival. Here is how to navigate it.
Edinburgh
Valentine’s Day Edinburgh: Romantic Spots and The Witchery
Valentine's Day in Edinburgh has some of the most atmospheric options in the UK. Here is what to book.
Lifestyle
Best Hair Salons in Edinburgh
From Bruntsfield colour specialists to New Town cut-and-colour destinations, Edinburgh's salon scene is stronger than its size suggests.
Features
Hogmanay: Why Edinburgh’s New Year Is the World’s Greatest Street Party
Edinburgh Hogmanay is not just the city's New Year party. It is one of the world's great public events. Here is why.
Lifestyle
Best Yoga Studios in Edinburgh
Edinburgh's yoga scene is broad and genuinely good - from neighbourhood studios to heated Bikram rooms. Here's where to find your practice.