Edinburgh

Edinburgh Castle last week picked up the award for ‘Best Heritage Attraction’ at the British Travel Awards (BTAs) for the fifth time. As reported by The Sunday Post, the Scottish attraction took the award, decided by members of the public. In 2018, over 2 million people visited Edinburgh Castle, making Scotland’s number one paid-for visitor […]

The conclusion of Oor Wullie’s Bucket Trail across Scotland has arrived. Oor Wullie statues placed around the country have now been moved off the streets and are set to go on display for final time this weekend. As reported by The Sunday Post, a series of farewell events will be taking place across the weekend […]

We are now delighted to be able to offer 5 fantastic river cruises with our latest, award-winning, partner Emerald Waterways. All featuring exclusive offers providing holidaymakers with exclusive savings and essential benefits including Unlimited FREE Drinks on board and FREE onboard credit to spend, these 5 departures are all available flying from a number of […]

While it might be a little early to be thinking about Christmas, it’s never too early to be thinking about your next getaway, particularly, why Edinburgh should be your weekend break in the winter months. Offering a calmer atmosphere than the Fringe, Christmas in Edinburgh definitely feels like the most wonderful time of the year. […]

Just announced this week, Lonely Planet has revealed their 10 best travel experiences in the UK. The top 10, featured in a new travel book from the influential site and publisher ranking the Top 500 unmissable experiences across Great Britain, sees the Edinburgh Festival Fringe take the top spot. Currently underway, the Edinburgh Festival Fringe […]

Oor Wullie’s Big Bucket Trail just launched today, the start of a campaign set to run until August 30, 2019 around Scotland. Across Scotland, more than 200 statues of the famous comic book icon resting on an upturned bucket have been placed in some iconic locations in the streets of Aberdeen, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Inverness and […]

The Scottish capital Edinburgh has just been named Europe’s Leading Heritage Destination at the World Travel Awards (WTA) held in Madeira. Recognised for its historic highlights, the capital won ahead of nominees including Barcelona, Florence, London, Paris, Rome, St Petersburg, Venice and the Austrian capital Vienna. In 2018, the Russian city St Petersburg won the […]

Featuring some incredible locations around the country, we take a look at some of the great walking and hiking routes Scotland has to offer. Spanning the length of breadth of this beautiful country, we start at the capital and the famous peak known as Arthur’s Seat. 1. Arthur’s Seat Starting off in the capital, the […]

Celebrating World Heritage Day, we turn our attention to the tremendously important UNESCO-listed World Heritage found throughout historic Scotland. Designated sites throughout the land can be found in some of the country’s most iconic and popular holiday destinations. Join us as we start with a look at the capital – Edinburgh. 1. Edinburgh’s Old & […]

One of the world’s most popular holiday destinations, the Scottish capital Edinburgh is renowned around the world for its history, culture, and magnificent attractions. The ideal destination for a city break, or part of a larger holiday exploring ‘bonnie’ Scotland,  Edinburgh is awash with iconic sights and experiences. Here are 14 essential experiences found throughout […]