15% off entry to Edinburgh Zoo from Edinburgh Zoo – NHS Staff Benefits. Do NHS students get discount? NHS students and trainees are the new-blood of the NHS, so of course they are entitled to our NHS discounts. It doesn’t matter which field you’re studying; our discounts are there to help you save some money […]

Morningside Morningside is one of the most sought after areas in Edinburgh to own a flat. You get the best of both worlds here. It is close to the city centre (only 15 minutes on a bus) but far enough away to feel like you are out of town with great spaces, parks and places […]

Whitehouse Terrace. Whitehouse Terrace in Edinburgh revealed as most expensive street in Scotland. AN Edinburgh street where the average house price is £3.5 million takes the top spot of a list of the nation’s most expensive. What is the poshest area of Edinburgh? 1. Bruntsfield/Morningside. This attractive leafy neighborhood is one of the most affluent […]

3 to 4 hours. over a year ago. The Zoo covers a large area with some hilly aspects. Certainly a good 3 to 4 hours allows you time to see everything and grab some refreshments. How many hours do you need in Edinburgh Zoo? At least 6 hours needed to gently take time going round. […]

Edinburgh is one of the world’s most beautiful capitals – but it has taken more than 1000 years of history to make it the historic city which is known and loved by visitors and Scots alike. Whats the oldest part of Edinburgh? The Old TownThe Old Town (Scots: Auld Toun) is the name popularly given […]

English. Today, the main language spoken in Scotland is English, while Scots and Scottish Gaelic are minority languages. The dialect of English spoken in Scotland is referred to as Scottish English. How many languages are spoken in Edinburgh? Scotland’s main language by custom and usage is English, with Gaelic, Scots, British Sign Language and minority […]

Edinburgh will have a better and more prestigious international reputation. Here in the US Edinburgh is highly respected and well-known, whereas St. Andrews is not really known (except for in academia). Both are excellent universities, however. Is St Andrews better than Edinburgh? University of Edinburgh ranks #13 and University of St Andrews ranks #2 in […]

Standard Scottish English Popular terms, such as ‘Glasgow Kelvinside accent‘ or ‘Edinburgh Morningside accent’ are frequently used to describe the type of accent associated with speakers such as Malcolm here. What is the Scottish dialect called? Scots (endonym: Scots; Scottish Gaelic: Albais/Beurla Ghallda) is a West Germanic language variety spoken in Scotland and parts of […]

West Lothian council area encompasses most of the historic county, with the exceptions of the area around Bo’ness, which lies within the Falkirk council area, and the area along the Forth around South Queensferry, which lies within the council area of the city of Edinburgh. Does Edinburgh come under West Lothian? The old county town […]

Welcome back to Edinburgh Zoo! We are open seven days a week (excluding Christmas Day and Boxing Day) to pre-booked visitors and RZSS members while restrictions are still in place in Scotland. Is Edinburgh Zoo in lockdown? Edinburgh Zoo to open for first time since Covid lockdown but with very specific entry requirements. The zoo […]

Those who wish to get on the property market now face having to find an average deposit of £31,257 and even more shockingly, Edinburgh first time buyers would require an average of £49,575 – equating to 24% of the property price. How much deposit do I need for a flat in Scotland? Yes, you will […]

Glasgow is far bigger that Edinburgh and not as “touristy”. It’s got great shopping and loads of pubs/clubs. It’s well known for it’s architecture and it’s (free) museums and galleries. Edinburgh is the capital city of Scotland and has a snaller, more compact city centre. Is Glasgow or Edinburgh more fun? Edinburgh is the place […]

1. Bruntsfield/Morningside. This attractive leafy neighborhood is one of the most affluent in Edinburgh. What are the best areas of Edinburgh to live in? The Best Areas to Live in Edinburgh & the Lothians 1, West End. Edinburgh’s West End is a great choice if you want to live centrally. 2, Corstorphine. 3, Newington. 4, […]

If you want to visit another city then the logical choice is Glasgow which is by far Scotland’s largest city and the hub for culture, music, the arts, nightlife, parks, shopping and museums. It also has access to some of the country’s most stunning scenery in the Loch Lomond and Trossachs area. Where should I […]

RZSS Edinburgh Zoo is opening a big new attraction for some of its smallest animals.Opening on Friday 7 July, RZSS Edinburgh Zoo’s latest new indoor attraction gives visitors the opportunity to get closer than ever before to some of the Zoo’s reptiles, amphibians and insects. Are there reptiles in Edinburgh Zoo? A big attraction for […]