Covers transport between Queensferry and Edinburgh, day-trip itineraries, walking routes, neighbourhood overviews, and factual advice to help visitors and cruise passengers to navigate the city efficiently from the port.
Most tour guides tell you Edinburgh’s Old Town is “walkable”. The Scottish capital is a compact city you can explore on foot. And technically, it’s true. But that doesn’t cut it when you’ve got to Edinburgh Castle, you’re exhausted, and…
I’ve lived near Edinburgh for years, and I’ve lost count of how many plans the weather has ruined. If you’re heading into the capital for a day, especially from a cruise or short stopover, there’s one thing you need to…
The New Town and Princes Street are often called Edinburgh’s beating heart. That’s true. You’re in a unique place – 17th-century Georgian architecture and Princes Street Gardens with Castle Rock and the Royal Mile looming above. Look east, and you’ve…
Most Edinburgh guides list the “best parks” and leave it at that. The thing is, the city centre looks compact on a map, but it eats up time quickly. Walks take longer than expected, climbs are steeper than they appear,…
For anyone planning to visit Scotland’s capital, Edinburgh museums and art galleries are usually on their must-do list. The good news – there are plenty to choose from. The problem is choosing which ones actually fit your day, especially if…
Typical guides sell the Edinburgh Old Town walk as something you should drift through slowly, soaking it all in. And there’s some logic in that strategy. But that’s the quickest way to ruin your day in Edinburgh. Table of Contents…