19th April 2011
Restaurants in Edinburgh are amongst the finest in the UK. I guess there are two aspects which really set the Edinburgh restaurant scene apart from the competition...
...the intense variety of international cuisine and the selection of restaurants sp...
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27th March 2011
If you're looking for the very best guest house or bed and breakfast Edinburgh has to offer, prepare yourself for a lengthy search.
There are literally hundreds of beautiful guest houses and B&Bs each with its own character, story and owners who genu...
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22nd February 2011
Despite having a plethora of options on our doorstep, you don't meet many people in Edinburgh who know exactly where to go on what night to let their hair down.
Not only that, it's downright difficult to find a reliable Edinburgh clubbing guide which ...
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17th February 2011
With so many students living in Edinburgh, clubs are often packed from Monday to Sunday so no matter when you find yourself in Edinburgh there will be a jumping party somewhere; you just need to know where to look!
Edinburgh has an extensive network ...
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17th February 2011
Famous across Europe and beyond, pubs and bars in Edinburgh attract custom from all over. If you are from Edinburgh and looking to hit the town or simply fancy a quiet pint, your options are endless.
Perhaps you're planning a stag party or hen party....
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09th November 2010
Whether you're a tourist or one of the locals, if you're looking to get off the beaten track in Edinburgh, this page is your goldmine. Get your spade out.
Sure, Edinburgh has more than its fair share of top tourist attractions. However, what I really l...
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05th November 2010
I have always found camping to be a very calming experience. The fresh air, the countryside and the feeling of having a tiny home-from-home in unfamiliar surroundings have always appealed to me.
There are three campsites in Edinburgh. One is located in...
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21st October 2010
You won't be surprised to hear that the Fringe Festival has nothing to do with showcasing hairstyles. It is in fact the largest arts festival in world which runs alongside the official Edinburgh International Festival every August.
The annual festival ...
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21st October 2010
While the Scots hardly need an excuse to let their hair down, one cannot deny that New Year's Eve is a pretty darn good excuse to party! There really is nothing quite like New Year's Eve in Edinburgh.
Those who have been fortunate enough to actually ex...
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21st October 2010
The vast majority of Edinburgh's top tourist attractions are within walking distance of each other making it possible to not only get a feel for the city but to also have many memorable experiences during a short break in Edinburgh.
Guides for short br...
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07th October 2010
This year the Edinburgh Festival kicked off on Friday the 13th of August (scared?) when bands struck their first chord, singers hit that first note and dancers broke a leg (hopefully not). It was all over on Sunday the 5th of September when the fat highl...
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07th September 2010
In a city with accommodation as diverse as Edinburgh's, you wouldn't expect the high-end of the market to be one-dimensional, surely?
Ask the locals about expensive and luxury hotels in Edinburgh and almost everyone will mention the names Balmoral and ...
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07th September 2010
UK rail travel has improved significantly over the past few years. While I grew up at a time when everyone had something negative to say about British Rail and nothing positive, I have only ever had positive experiences.
In fact, I’ve taken the train i...
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07th September 2010
Our city's violent, volcanic past has left lush, lumpy hills in its wake creating a playground for adventure-seekers.
Our three most prominent promontories, Arthur's Seat, the Braids and the Pentland Hills are hotspots for joggers, fell-runners, hikers...
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12th August 2010
There are two major bus companies operating in the Edinburgh area - Lothian Buses and The First Group.
The bus services of these two companies are so extensive, it is possible to get to any point of interest from most areas of the city, even the outski...
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