The Edinburgh Torchlight Procession is a bucket-list experience for many when visiting Scotland during Hogmanay, the Scottish end-of-the-year celebrations. But what is it like? What should you expect? How can you be prepared? I participated in the Edinburgh Torchlight Procession in 2023, and it was one of the best memories of my life. However, I …
Most people when visiting Edinburgh stick to Old Town, but Edinburgh New Town is just as much worth visiting. If you’re not familiar with New Town, you may not know where to start or what to do to make the most of your visit. Here are the 20 best places to visit in New Town …
Are you looking for the best afternoon tea in Edinburgh? Having afternoon tea in Edinburgh is an incredible experience all tea drinkers should add to their itinerary. Most likely, you’ll only have time for one, so it’s best to figure out which one that should be! I love afternoon tea, so I booked and tried …
Well, is there an underground city in Edinburgh? Not quite. There are parts of Edinburgh that are underground, but there isn’t an entire underground city below Edinburgh (as cool as that would be). You are able to tour these underground places, but where exactly are they and why are they underground? Let’s get into the …
In nearly every souvenir store in Edinburgh, you’ll see Harris Tweed bags, Islander bags, and knock-offs. Rather than simply buying one, how about creating your own custom Islander tweed bag in the Islander Edinburgh Workshop? I enrolled in the Islander Workshop Experience in Edinburgh and had an incredible time putting together my very own tweed …
If you think all cities in Europe will drain your budget, think again. Edinburgh, Scotland is a stunningly beautiful city steeped in interesting history, and it just so happens to be a great place to visit for those on a budget. Why is Edinburgh a great place for budget travelers? Well, Edinburgh offers so many …
With only three days in Edinburgh, you’ll need to know which places in Edinburgh are worth it and which ones aren’t. In this 3 day Edinburgh itinerary, I’ll help you explore the must-see highlights as well as the hidden gems of both Old Town and New Town in Edinburgh. I first visited Edinburgh in 2022, …
A common mistake people make (myself included) when planning their first trip to Scotland is booking a day trip to the Scottish Highlands from Edinburgh. I am guilty of this. I naively thought one day to see Glencoe and Loch Ness will cover all the highlights of the Highlands. In this post I’m going to …
