Edinburgh

Best Things to Do

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.

Best Time to Visit

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.

Things to Know

Here’s what you need to know before you dive into Edinburgh: when to go, what to pack, the slang, the smells, the banknotes and more.

Transportation

From bike to bus, find your way around in Edinburgh with our top transportation tips.

Free Things to Do

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.

Best Neighborhoods

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

Day Trips

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.

Money and Costs

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.

5 Shops

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