Edinburgh
5 New Edinburgh Restaurants to Try in 2026.
Ask anybody from Glasgow, and they’ll say that Edinburgh isn’t worth visiting and you should eat in Glasgow instead. In the past may have been true, but not anymore. Edinburgh’s food scene has leapt to the challenge and utilised it’s canvas of dramatic contrasts to produce a culinary community just as captivating as it’s cityscape vistas. If you think that sentence was poetic, wait until you see what we suggest as the best new restaurants to visit in Edinburgh in 2026. Here we are. The Cooper’s Rest Opened: TBC 2026 Where: 295 Easter Road, Edinburgh, EH6 8LH. Is there anything better than a traditional, local, cosy pub? Yes, I believe…
5 of the best walking tours to take in Edinburgh (2026)
Published by Finn Hayden Edinburgh is a beautiful city, and attracts millions of visitors from across the world every year. There is so much to see in the city, but one of the great things about Edinburgh is that as far cities go, it isn't too big. This means that you can easily walk around Edinburgh (as long as you don't mind a few hills). Because Edinburgh is so great for walking, it should come as no surprise that there are plenty of walking tours that you can follow throughout the city. Some of these walking tours are focused on serious and quite scary history, natural beauty and heritage -…
Which are the best cycle routes around Edinburgh?
Currently, times are tight and a trip outside the country is increasingly more expensive. Not to mention that many of Europe’s cities are experiencing serious problems with crime, disruptive behaviour and crumbling infrastructure; suddenly, in the last 5 years, some cities have been taken off many people’s wish list. Other city’s loss is another’s gain; Edinburgh has become one of the most sought-after ‘stay-cation’ destinations, and is visited by people all over the world. One thing the city offers is some fantastic hikes, cycle routes and opportunities for outdoor adventure without needing to travel into the Scottish highlands. So – if you’re coming to Edinburgh, its very easy to rent…
Dean Village in Edinburgh: A once quiet retreat – now in the heart of the city
What most visitors do not see is that Edinburgh is a city made up of lots of smaller villages and towns. Over the generations, the city has swallowed several little villages, like Colinton, and become the city we know today. Hardly a mile from the city – and now in what is now considered the heart of the city – Dean Village is a tranquil spot (or at least it used to be) where you’d swear you’re in a painting. Ideal for people who love to walk, it lets them breathe fresh air, both physically and in spirit. Whether you want to relax together, you’re after a simple vacation, or…
Colinton Village – things to see in this secret part of Edinburgh
If you’re visiting Edinburgh, then you’re very unlikely to have heard of Colinton. While the area is well known to people from Edinburgh, the small historical village is largely uncharted by visitors to the city, despite easy transport links and centuries of history. Whether you choose to find accommodation in the area or visit for the day, we wanted to write an article about everything you need to know about Colinton, Edinburgh. Colinton – a summary. Edinburgh has not always been the city we see today – historically, it is a cobbled patchwork of little villages that, over the years, have been swallowed up by the growing City. Colinton, like…
Heading to Edinburgh for a Stag do? Here are some ideas (from a local)
Every weekend, stags (and hens) come to Edinburgh for the biggest day (or night) out of their lives. What Edinburgh can offer is something different to other larger cities around the UK. While the nightlife is smaller, you get access to the history, culture and atmosphere of a city that has sat on a hill since the 1000s. Iomhar is an Edinburgh local and knows all the best places - so let's get into what we think are the best ideas for stag dos in Edinburgh. 1. Grassmarket Pub Crawl (The smallest pub in the UK & locally brewed beer). If your stag do doesn’t include a messy night in…
Edinburgh Fringe 2024 Review – Is the Fringe a woke, unfunny, playground for upper-middle class Londoners? Our thoughts on our experience in 2024
The Edinburgh Fringe Festival is still the largest gathering of arts and culture on earth, only surpassed by the Olympics & the World Cup. This year, the year of 2024, the Fringe festival was home to 51,446 organised and scheduled performances, 3,317 shows staged in 262 venues - with artists coming from over 58 different countries (data is here). This does not include informal acts (like street performances) or the hundreds of thousands of visitors who come from across the globe to catch free shows from amateur performers, each hoping, to catch the eye of a promoter and comedy heavy-weights. Why then, is the Fringe quickly gathering a reputation for…
This reservoir less than an hour from Edinburgh is a great place to go paddleboarding
Published by Finn Hayden Paddleboarding has become one of my favourite things to do when the sun is out, and I jump at any chance I get to head out on my board. During a recent trip to Edinburgh, the sun decided to come out (very un-Scottish weather), so we rented a paddleboard locally, and we decided to find somewhere near the city to paddleboard. There are a few areas within Edinburgh, but we knew they'd be pretty busy, and to be honest they're not that good. I've also been paddleboarding at Loch Lomond many times, but it's a little far away from Edinburgh (around 2 hours), so I wanted…
The Best Self Storage Companies in Edinburgh (top 5)
The process of finding reliable self-storage in Edinburgh is a genuine nightmare. To us, it is very similar to finding an airport car park. You find a place that looks great online, is good value for money and they promise the world. Only for you to turn up, and it is some guy in a van in the middle of a field. Self-storage is the same, but the risks are loss and damage - or your goods are held at a random. Whether you're a student and need to hold some items over the summer, you're moving house or need a safe place to store valuable goods for a while,…
Our Picks for the Best Pizza In Edinburgh
As a bunch of non-scots, you must forgive us for previously overlooking Edinburgh's food scene as a hauntingly beautiful tourist trap. There is quite a lot of that, for sure. Interestingly, Edinburgh has been at the centre of the UK's food scene for years, and there is one food that we know Edinburgh does best: pizza. (and it is even home to the Ooni Pizza oven) If you travel throughout the UK, you'll encounter every kind of pizza place you can imagine. Even the most highly regarded food scenes - from London to Manchester - don't have a scratch on Edinburgh when it comes to Pizza... and apparently, it is…