Edinburgh

Edinburgh – The Complete Guide

Everything you need to know about Scotland's capital city. From the castle and the Royal Mile to Leith, the Fringe and H...

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Museum of Edinburgh

Explore the Museum of Edinburgh in historic Huntly House on the Royal Mile. This free museum tells the story of Scotland...

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Hogmanay in Scotland: A Complete Guide to the World's Greatest New Year Celebration

From ancient fire rituals and first footing to Edinburgh's legendary street party, discover the history, traditions and ...

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Calton Hill, Edinburgh

Explore Calton Hill in Edinburgh, home to the National Monument, Nelson Monument, and Dugald Stewart Monument. Stunning ...

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Burns Monument, Edinburgh

Discover the Burns Monument on Edinburgh's Calton Hill – a stunning neoclassical temple honouring Robert Burns, with a...

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Edinburgh Zoo – Scotland's Premier Wildlife Attraction

Edinburgh Zoo is home to over 2,500 animals across 82 acres of Corstorphine Hill. Discover penguins, giraffes, tigers, c...

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National Museum of Scotland

Discover the National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh – free entry to world-class galleries spanning Scottish history,...

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How old is Scotland? The geology and history of our wee country!

Explore Scotland's captivating past, from its geological formation over 3 billion years ago to its cultural evolution....

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What county is Edinburgh in? From County to Council Area

Edinburgh's evolution from part of Midlothian county to becoming an independent council area....

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A guide to Gullane Beach in East Lothian, near Edinburgh.

This picturesque one mile stretch of beach in East Lothian is a lovely day out with the family. Sand dunes, and fantasti...

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A guide to Bass Rock near North Berwick, East Lothian

A short guide to Bass Rock, an amazing wildlife haven in the Firth of Forth near North Berwick and Edinburgh....

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A guide to Broughton Street Edinburgh

Broughton Street, not far from Princes Street, is home to many fantastic independent shops and restaurants....

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What are people from Edinburgh called? Dunediners!

People from Edinburgh are called Dunediners, not Edinburgers! Let's find out why....

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What is Scotland's National Animal? The unicorn!

The unicorn is Scotland's national animal, but why? Let's look at the history of the unicorn and why it was chosen by S...

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Arthur's Seat & Holyrood Park, in Edinburgh, central Scotland

Climb an extinct volcano in Edinburgh?! Fantastic walks, lochs and geology - a stones throw from the city centre....

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How do we celebrate Christmas<br>in Scotland?

An article about Scottish Christmas traditions and how we celebrate this fantastic <br>holiday in Scotland....

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Is Scotland a country? The UK's political structure.

Let's delve into the history of Scottish Independence & the political structure of the United Kingdom - Is Scotland a c...

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A budget conscious collection of free things to do in Edinburgh

A visit to Edinburgh need not be expensive, here are some free activities you can do on your visit....

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