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Edinburgh is a city that begs to be explored, filled with quirky nooks and beautiful views.
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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.
Read articleBest 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.
Read articleThings 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.
Read articleTransportation
From bike to bus, find your way around in Edinburgh with our top transportation tips.
Read articleFree 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.
Read articleBest Neighborhoods
From the Old Town to the beach in Portobello, here's a helpful guide to Edinburgh’s best neighborhoods.
Read articleDay 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.
Read articleMoney 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.
Read article5 Shops
Edinburgh offers a diverse range of new and vintage goods, catering to tourists, students and locals alike.
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