Edinburgh
Nine must-do highlights of Edinburgh, Scotland
Castles, tweed and lofty views... The Scottish capital is a playground for foodies, arts and history buffs, and this hit-list delivers on all fronts.
- by Penny Watson
★★★★
Train journeys
Train review: Scotland to England journey is stress-free and cheap
The ease of boarding and disembarking in the city centres, close enough to walk to hotels, brings the blood pressure down and saves on Uber fares.
- by Kristie Kellahan
Late winter escapes: The world’s best places for an August holiday
Keen to escape Australia in August? Here are the countries and cities to visit for their summer, winter or welcoming dry season.
- by Brian Johnston
Kilts in Scotland: Where to learn about the history of the garment and clan tartans
'Anything that a man wears as trousers, I want to explore and make into a kilt – corduroy, leather, even transparent PVC.'
- by Tatyana Leonov
Hotel review: Converted ship the Fingal Edinburgh is all class
Tasteful, thoughtful luxury in a unique and historic setting.
- by Ben Groundwater
Virgin Hotel, Edinburgh: Where old meets contemporary swagger
Original decor fuses with contemporary swagger to make the interiors of this hotel simply beautiful.
- by Steve McKenna
Edinburgh, Scotland, travel guide and things to do: Nine highlights
Edinburgh is so much more than its famous castle.
- by Jamie Lafferty
Edinburgh, Scotland travel guide and things to do: Nine must-do highlights
Castles, history, comedy and whisky should all be high on your agenda.
- by David Whitley
Edinburgh, Scotland: The city where Harry Potter meets Treasure Island
This is a city with no shortage of literary fame, even JK Rowling penned her novels here.
- by Steve Meacham
Travel guide and things to do in Edinburgh, Scotland: Three minute guide to Edinburgh
Even without its impressive annual festival line-up, Edinburgh would be worth visiting for its civic splendour alone.
- by Rob McFarland