Edinburgh can be a difficult place to find accommodation, whether that’s B&Bs, hotels, hotels or apartments. That’s because many of the buildings are smaller than you’d find abroad, meaning less hotel rooms. The city has struggled for years dealing with construction rules – the “not in my back yard” problem is a real struggle. So [...]
04
Apr
Mya: Tasty Indian-and-Thai in Commercial Quay
There are plenty of examples of superior Indian cuisine throughout Edinburgh; likewise, the city also boasts an impressive array of traditional Thai restaurants. Yet if you find it difficult to choose between the two, Mya restaurant in Leith offers a taste of both – via two very culturally distinct menus. Located in Leith’s up-and-coming Commercial [...]
11
Mar
Kanpai: Tasty Sushi in Edinburgh
Edinburgh’s bustling streets are stacked high and low with restaurants that boast a ‘quintessentially Scottish’ experience – and while this traditional face of Edinburgh cuisine cannot simply be ignored, you may find the reward greater if you’re willing to venture slightly further east (if only metaphorically). Kanpai, hidden in the shadow of the castle on [...]
08
Mar
Mountain Biking in Edinburgh
When it comes to Edinburgh (or Scotland in General) and mountain biking, you can’t go wrong – Scotland really is an outdoor lover’s paradise. A lot of people make the mistaken impression that you really have to stay indoors to avoid the dreadful and dreary weather, but that couldn’t be further from the truth. You [...]
07
Mar
Get out of Town: Cheap Edinburgh Stays
Edinburgh is the UK’s second most popular tourist city after London, and yet despite it’s fierce amount of bars and restaurants to keep visitors refreshed and full, the city often faces a hotel shortage in hot periods like the Edinburgh Festival in August and New Year’s Eve. But even on the best of summer days, [...]
03
Mar
Why Fly Direct to Edinburgh?
It’s hard to believe that Edinburgh Airport, Scotland’s busiest airport, just flew over 9 million passengers last year. It’s the UK’s sixth busiest airport, and with recent extensive refurbishments, some say one of the UK’s most comfortable. But with massive airports like Heathrow offering worldwide direct flights, and up-and-coming cities like Manchester also offering a [...]
23
Feb
The Prettiest Castles Outside of Edinburgh
If you’re visiting Scotland, you probably want to see some cool castles, right? But with literally hundreds of them scattered across the nation, how does one choose where to go? The good news is, in my opinion, one of the best in terms of being not only beautiful but educational, is Edinburgh Castle. But there [...]
22
Feb
Prettiest Train Ride in Scotland?
Due to various reasons – some political, some geographic – Scotland isn’t a major train travel destination. There are a few select rail lines, and many of them just provide trunk route service to take travelers to mainline destinations; to reach some of the best sights, you need a car. But I’m often asked what [...]
16
Feb
5 Reasons to Stay in Edinburgh Instead of London
I often call them the duelling capitals, competing for the attention of tourists afar. Edinburgh is the capital of Scotland, and a gateway city to the wonderful Scottish highlands, full of castles and green hills. London couldn’t be more different, with it’s massive suburban spiral, miles of subway tunnels, and a variety of tourist offerings, [...]
24
Jan
Finding Adventure by Renting a Car in Edinburgh
Edinburgh contains a plethora of history, culture, art, and of course fun. Founded in the Bronze Age, people have been living in these parts for over two millennia. While the heart of the city is best enjoyed on two feet – strolling up and down those zig-zagged cobblestone streets – the rest of of the [...]
