When I told one of my friends I was going to Edinburgh, he said "You must try haggis!" I asked him what it was, but he told me (ironically) that I'd better just ordered it in a restaurant in... more
Before the festival begins, there is a Cavalcade of floats advertising the participants. It was not advertised because of security,but we heard from a friend and made our way to Prince's Street down... more
now you can't come to Scotland and not try the nation's second favourite drink - Irn Bru (Iron Brew). it's made fae girders (not really but it's supposed to give you super human powers - just like... more
Bus 35 will also get you into the center of Edinburgh at £1.20 instead of £3.50 the Airlink charges. Both buses can be found at their respective stops right outside the airport doors.
Also, consider... more
I have written plenty of tips about kilts, music, food, dialect, Nessie, history, flora & fauna and anything you ever wanted to know about Scottish culture.
--> Have a look at the Local Customs on... more
If you reside outside of the European Union, you will most likely be able to claim back the VAT (value added tax 17.5%) you have paid. Make sure you keep all your receipts. Some shops, selling more... more
Very helpful indeed.
aboot - about
auld - old
bairn - child
ben - mountain
bonnie - beautiful
brae - slope
braw - fine
cock-a-leekie - chicken and leek soup
coo - cow
dae - do
deid - dead
doon -... more
Edinburgh has along history of being often at the centre of Scottish art and literary activity - in more modern times film and television have also become apart of the city and the area around... more
Instead of going out, we opted to prepare food for ourselves with wholesome organic chicken, fresh vegetables and cheese.
It's open every Saturday 2am til 2pm.
First Saturday every month, slow food... more
Castle Rock is where Edinburgh began. Much damaged and often changing hands in the long and punishing wars of independence against England, Edinburgh Castle began to assume its present appearance in... more
A stopover at the famous CAITHNESS GLASS FACTORY at PERTH proved to be very fruitful for me. I managed to buy a very special piece (engraved & personalised) for my cousin, Irene's wedding.
The... more
During my most recent visit to Edinburgh, the city was getting ready for the big "Make Poverty History" march on July 2, 2005, on the occasion of the G8 Summit... more
I have no idea what the occasion was but as we were about to leave Edinburgh, a parade of taxis and other vehicles drove in a procession with masses of balloons... more
Scottish pipe bands are always an attraction and can be seen at the Festival Cavalcade and the Tattoo, but not all pipers are Scots. At the cavalcade in 2006... more
Although the tiny St. Margaret's Chaple is the oldest building in Edinburgh Castle it is still very much in use today. In years past it was only officers... more
Queen Victoria had this dog cemetery created a top Edinburgh Castle. This little resting place captured my interest , as like the Royals, I love dogs. You won't... more
Edinburgh has many old and impressive buildings John Knox House is just one of them. The house was built in 1450 and has seen many modifications over the... more
The Heart of Midlothian was set into the cobbles of the old High Street outside St. Giles Catherdral but it has no connections with the Cathedral as some people... more
Its a custom or tradition in Edinburgh that every afternoon at one oclock the old gun/cannon in the castle is fired. This happens every day at lunch time and... more
Although Edinburgh, like the other Royal Burghs of Scotland, used armorial devices on its seals and in other ways from early times and certainly from the 14th... more
Deacon "William" Brodie was the real life inspiration for the horror classic "The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde" by Robert Louis Stevenson. He was a... more
the pub is a great meeting place for a chat and a pint (beer or lager) There are lots of pubs to go to, some are themed pubs and there are still a lot... more
At 1pm every day you will hear a big bang in the city centre, this is the one 1pm gun going off at the castle. Mons Meg, is an old cannon which gets fired at... more
The Scottish flag dates back to a story from 832. The Scottish army was going to fight an English army and before the battle the Scottish king prayed to St... more
In one of the souvenir shops at Edinburgh Castle I bought a tapestry cushion cover with a thistle on it. The thistle is a symbol of Scotland and has been so for... more
Edinburgh Travel - Oh Edinburgh - so much to see. This is what to do:
Allow 2 days for Edinburgh, stay sober and get up early to see the Castle before the crowds.
Then head up Arthur's Seat (to...
Edinburgh is a great city full of history. Some people call it the Athens of the North but it is truely Scotland's Jewel. A place dear to my heart and full of childhood memories - Ah Auld Reekie will...
As with most travellers I've always been to the touristy places when visiting somewhere but it seems a bit odd in your home town. Thanks to some impetus from VT I did make some effort to see more of...
Thats what my Edinburgh travelpage will be about. Mostly. During my 3 years in hospitality that was my scene. That was what interested me then. Food. And drink. And music. And more food and drink. And...
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