If you’re a fan of the hugely popular Outlander series of books written by Diana Gabaldon, then come and explore the historic Outlander film locations in Edinburgh where some of the best-loved scenes were filmed. Outlander follows the life of Claire Randall a British army nurse from 1945 who mysteriously travels back in time to […]
Edinburgh History and Heritage
Seven quirky and unusual things to do in Edinburgh
With over 4, 000 historic buildings and a multitude of other attractions, exploring the city can seem a daunting prospect, particularly if you’re only planning a short stay. While Edinburgh Castle, the Palace of Holyroodhouse and some of the other best-known sites should be on every itinerary, there are plenty of quirky and unusual things […]
Edinburgh a UNESCO City of Literature
If you are coming to Edinburgh to see its castle, explore the Royal Mile or shop in Princes Street why not stay longer and learn a little about the city’s literary tradition. For centuries its people and historic streets have inspired writers to create world-famous literary works. Edinburgh is a UNESCO City of Literature. The […]
Things To Do on the Royal Mile Edinburgh
The Edinburgh Royal Mile lies at the centre of the city’s Old Town, still in many ways the heart and soul of Scotland’s capital. At the head of this world-famous thoroughfare which Daniel Defoe called, “The largest Longest and Finest Street in the World” is Edinburgh Castle, at its foot is the Palace of Holyroodhouse. […]
My favourite places in Edinburgh New Town
Exploring Edinburgh New Town is one of life’s great pleasures, particularly if you strike it lucky with the weather. While I know the area well, or at least I thought I did, I’m guilty, as many visitors are, of spending more of my time in the Old Town. As a lover of Scottish history I’m […]
Visiting Craigmillar Castle
It doesn’t take much to persuade me to go off and explore one of Edinburgh’s historic sites that I’ve never been to before. visiting Craigmillar Castle turned out to be a really informative and enjoyable experience. Visiting Craigmillar Castle It lies about 3 miles south-east of the city centre but although it’s out of town it’s […]