Generally speaking, the weather in Edinburgh is at its coldest in January and February, with the minimum mean temperature averaging roughly 1.5°C. It can be gusty at times and we do occasionally get snow which makes the city look even more magical – so have your camera at the ready! Is Edinburgh good to visit …
SCOTLAND’s largest Zara has opened up in Edinburgh – complete with three floors, a beauty range and a self-checkout system. The brand new flagship store is part of the plush St James’ Quarter in the heart of the capital. The new Zara store spans almost 38,000 sqft over three floors and is the biggest in …
Shopping. Most shops in this capital city open six days a week from 9 am – 6 pm. On Sunday, stores have shorter opening hours, usually from 11 am to 5 pm. Souvenir shops on Princes Street and on the Royal Mile are opened generally until 8 pm every day. What time do bars shut …
Grassmarket. An alleyway tucked into the Grassmarket area; the street connects Lauriston Place with West Port up several flights of stairs. It’s on these steps that visitors report the most breath-taking view of Edinburgh Castle anywhere in the city. Where in Edinburgh is the vennel? The Vennel was the boundary line of the City of …
Edinburgh offers visitors easy transport links into and across the city. An excellent bus service combined with first class rail links, taxis galore and the arrival of trams provides plenty options for getting from A to B. Is it easy to get around Edinburgh without a car? In fact, due to a winding network of …
Known for its iconic train station, the development of the Haymarket area began in 1842. Connecting Glasgow to Edinburgh, the station functioned as the major hub of long-distance transport, until the line was extended through Princes Street Gardens to end at what is now known as Edinburgh Waverly station. What is Edinburgh Haymarket station called? …
Yes, you can take pictures around the castle but not where the Crown Jewels are. Can we take photos inside Edinburgh Castle? Yes, you can take pictures around the castle but not where the Crown Jewels are. Can you see Edinburgh Castle without paying? Entry to the castle is not free, but you can walk …
Explore the castle’s highlights Some of your favourite highlights will be open to visit including the Great Hall, St Margaret’s Chapel and the One o’clock Gun. Please visit the individual pages which detail which areas will be open or closed to visitors. What’s kept in Edinburgh Castle? In 1507 fireworks formed part of a spectacular …
Count all 70 steps on the most direct route to the summit of the Castle Rock. This great flight of stairs once formed the original entrance to the castle. The gentler alternative route that winds up and around the cobbled hill was created in the 1600s for moving heavy guns. How difficult is the walk …
1.75 square miles. The city’s unique built heritage, from the labyrinthine closes and vennels of the Old Town to the elegant boulevards and grand symmetry of the New Town, continues to serve as a spellbinding backdrop to a vibrant cultural scene. This UNESCO site is big, spanning 1.75 square miles (4.5 square km) with 4,500 …
The castle is in Edinburgh City Centre, reachable by bus, tram and train. Is Edinburgh Castle in Old Town or New Town? Old Town Highlights include: Edinburgh Castle. Palace of Holyroodhouse. What is considered the Centre of Edinburgh? Central Edinburgh has two distinct parts, divided by Princes Street, which runs roughly east-west under the shadow …
If you’re planning to spend some time in Scotland, renting a car to get around is a great option. A car rental in Scotland gives you the freedom and flexibility to travel how and when you want, but it also allows you to visit parts of this wonderful country that are difficult to reach any …
Edinburgh is an easy city to get around in; most places in the city centre are within walking distance of each other, there is a good public transport system, and cycling is an easy and popular means of getting around. What is the best way to get around Edinburgh? The public buses are the best …
Day 1: Edinburgh Castle, the Royal Mile & Arthur’s Seat Edinburgh Castle. Camera Obscura & World of Illusions. The Scotch Whisky Experience. St Giles’ Cathedral. Real Mary King’s Close. Cadenhead’s Whisky Shop. Palace of Holyroodhouse. Arthur’s Seat. How can I spend one day in Edinburgh? Here’s what to see and do in Edinburgh in one …
Until the completion of the Edinburgh-Glasgow railway in 1842, Haymarket was simply a weigh house at the junction of the two roads into Edinburgh from the west. A map from 1817 locates the ‘Haymarket Weigh’ at the road junction, while a map from 1825 simply describes it as the ‘Hay Weigh House’. What is Edinburgh …