Edinburgh Travel Stories

Aug 13, 2024 • 9 min read

Edinburgh is the crown jewel of the British Isles, blending the medieval, the regal and the outright fantastic. Here are the top things to do.

May 10, 2023 • 4 min read

We asked Edinburgh local Katie Goh to send along some photos of the best walks, art spots, neighborhoods and craft breweries in her adopted hometown.

May 2, 2023 • 4 min read

Edinburgh offers a diverse range of new and vintage goods, catering to tourists, students and locals alike.

Jul 21, 2022 • 13 min read

The Edinburgh Fringe returns in 2022. Here's how to get the best out of the festival (without being called up on stage).

Mar 16, 2022 • 7 min read

Edinburgh may be famed for its historic castle but the city is a hotbed of modern creativity. Here's a guide to the city's best architecture and design.

Feb 17, 2022 • 6 min read

Here are the must-see museums in Scotland’s capital, from national treasures to where to go time traveling.

Feb 6, 2022 • 11 min read

Edinburgh is famously one of the UK's most expensive cities, but that doesn’t mean it has to cost you a pretty penny to visit.

Jan 17, 2022 • 7 min read

Edinburgh is famed for its hills, but the city has a fine collection of cycle-paths and mountain bike trails. Here's everything cyclists need to know.

Dec 11, 2021 • 6 min read

Edinburgh has plenty of great day trips from historical castles to uninhabited islands, and in the depths of winter you'll have many of these to yourself.

Sep 27, 2021 • 8 min read

It might be Scotland’s most expensive city but there is a wealth of free things to do in Edinburgh for those on a budget.

Sep 27, 2021 • 5 min read

Atmospheric and minus the crowds in winter, or buzzing with festivals in summer: we explore the best time to visit Edinburgh, Scotland’s artsiest city.

Sep 22, 2021 • 5 min read

Edinburgh is one of Britain’s greenest cities. Here are just a few of the city's biggest and best parks.

Sep 15, 2021 • 6 min read

Perfect your trip to Edinburgh with a trip to one of these seven top beaches in and around the Scottish capital.

Sep 14, 2021 • 5 min read

From the Old Town to the beach in Portobello, here's a helpful guide to Edinburgh’s best neighborhoods.

Feb 6, 2020 • 5 min read

The Beltane Fire Festival marks the dawn of summer and thousands of years of ritual, magic and rebirth with drumming, dancing, acrobatics and more.

Oct 22, 2019 • 4 min read

Edinburgh's restaurants form a varied and burgeoning food scene. Here's our guide on the best places to eat in Scotland's capital city.

Jun 12, 2019 • 5 min read

It’s the biggest arts fest on the planet, in one of the world’s most beautiful cities. Throughout summer world-class music, theatre, comedy, dance,…

Apr 16, 2019 • 5 min read

'Piled deep and massy, close and high; mine own romantic town.' So wrote Sir Walter Scott of Edinburgh, the city of his birth, and the first in the world…

Feb 28, 2019 • 4 min read

Edinburgh in springtime is beautiful, even if the weather at this time of year can still be a touch temperamental. The city’s world-class parks and…

Jan 24, 2019 • 5 min read

Edinburgh is an unbeatable city, steeped in history, culture, nature, architecture and constantly shifting northern light. From royal ships and ancient…

Sep 10, 2018 • 5 min read

Edinburgh is the perfect city for a weekend break – compact, easily navigable, and packed with iconic landmarks, staggering views, and an unparalleled mix…

Jul 23, 2018 • 5 min read

Lonely Planet Local Chitra Ramaswamy has lived in Edinburgh for more than a decade. Based in the north of the city in Leith, named one of the UK’s top…