As you will know Scotland has an abundance of World Famous Golf Courses and a long history of the sport. Here in Edinburgh we have our fair share of courses too each with their own delights and challenges. Contact details and opening hours are correct at the time of writing, however please call ahead or […]
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Oct
Oct
One of the most appealing things about Scotland is that no matter where you find yourself, a castle is never far away. As significant to the Scottish landscape as its pristine lochs and lofty mountains, the country’s castles rank amongst the most iconic in the world. It is said there have been well over three thousand […]
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Aug
Aug
Interested in the Government’s Eat Out to Help Out scheme? For those of you who might have missed it, in an attempt to revitalise the hospitality industry, August 2020 will see a number of restaurants throughout the UK offer 50% off their food bills to a maximum of £10 per person from Monday to Wednesday. […]
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Jul
Jul
WhattodoinEdinburgh are looking forward to welcoming guests from throughout the UK and as restrictions ease further, from around the world. You may find the daily updates from Boris Johnson in London and Nicola Sturgeon in Edinburgh, slightly confusing, so we hope we can help clarify some of the rules and give you “go to” sites […]
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Mar
Mar
Last April I took my father, husband and a Japanese friend on a 90 minute Forth Boat Tour under the 3 Forth Bridges and on to Blackness Castle. It was a blustery Scottish day on the water, however it did not detract from the beautiful scenery and the fabulous commentary from our guide. Whilst this […]
06
Mar
Mar
During half-term my son and I headed out on a dreary Scottish Wednesday morning for See Your City’s Harry Potter walking tour of Edinburgh. Our genial hostess, Monique, was a diehard Harry Potter fan and showed up complete with her Hufflepuff backpack and numerous badges as well as the sorting hat to put us into […]
02
Mar
Mar
In February 2020, I was joined by my 12 year old son on a 90 minute tour of The Chocolatarium, just off the The Royal Mile, near Canongate. This is a true hidden gem! And most definitely not to be missed! It was a great experience from start to finish, with a very educational and well-presented tour […]
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Feb
Feb
Maybe you are still thinking about coming to Edinburgh, or maybe you have booked your trip to our beautiful city, either way we would like to share our suggested 72 hour itinerary. There will be something for everyone and a whole lot of history, architecture, tasty treats and adventure. Day One – The Old Town […]
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Jan
Jan
Half term break in Edinburgh with the kids? We’ll be adding to the list below over the next few days so you can have a great break with the kids in Edinburgh. Animal Lovers Edinburgh Zoo A great day out for the whole family. Wear sensible walking shoes, as it is quite hilly. Discounted tickets […]