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Where to stay in Edinburgh? A guide to choosing the right neighbourhood Choosing where to stay in Edinburgh isn’t just about finding a hotel, it’s about deciding what kind of city break you want. Do you picture yourself stepping straight out onto the old cobblestones of Royal Mile, surrounded by historic landmarks and bustling streets? […]

What’s on in Edinburgh Summer 2026 It’s no secret that Edinburgh is at its busiest during the summer months, in fact, it swells from around 500,000 residents to roughly 1 million people – a result of major festivals, outdoor events and visitors arriving from around the globe. While August often steals the spotlight, some of

Why George Street is one of Edinburgh’s best areas Named in honour of King George III in the 1700s and built around 200 years after the iconic tenement buildings of the city’s Old Town, George Street sits at the centre of Edinburgh’s New Town. It links some of the city’s most popular shopping, restaurants and

There’s no shortage of places offering afternoon tea in Edinburgh, but not all of them feel like ‘Edinburgh.’ Beautifully presented tiers of sandwiches, scones and cakes, for many visitors, the appeal lies in stepping into a setting that feels distinctly like our capital. Grand Georgian townhouses, quiet drawing rooms, or spaces that have evolved over

Spring is an exciting time to experience Edinburgh’s theatre scene. After months of short days and darker nights, the city’s busy cultural calendar starts to boot up, and venues across our capital welcome everything from touring West End productions to live music, hot-topic discussions, comedy and one-off performances. If you’re planning a theatre trip in

Our guests are always searching for current exhibitions in Edinburgh, and (with all the great shows on offer right now) February 2026 is a great time to explore the city’s cultural spaces. From major museum launches to fashion retrospectives and historic collections, there’s a great mix of things to see across the capital. Our team

For us, Valentine’s Day in Edinburgh is less about ticking off attractions and more about spending time together in the right places. Building a romantic itinerary in Scotland’s capital can quickly turn into a long list of ideas that all sound good but don’t quite fit together, especially when you only have a day or

Did you know that Scotland effectively banned public Christmas celebrations from 1640 for nearly 400 years? As a result, New Year (or Hogmanay as we know it) became the key event of the yearly calendar, and it now remains one of the most significant annual celebrations for the country. Edinburgh hosts one of the best-known

As the year begins to creep closer to December, our teams’ thoughts naturally turn to Christmas. Discussions with our décor partners began months ago, and soon they will return to bring the hotel’s festive look to life. It’s always one of our favourite moments of the year – seeing our grand staircases dressed in greenery,

If you’ve ever wondered “Is Edinburgh good for Halloween?” the answer is a very easy yes. Few cities feel quite as made for Halloween as Edinburgh. Cobbled streets, towering closes (some now buried underground!), centuries of eerie history, and famously haunted vaults beneath the Old Town, Scotland’s capital sets the stage perfectly for a spooky