Edinburgh is the place to see if you want history – the touristy stuff. Glasgow is much more of a happening place. As you’re relatively young, you might get more of a buzz from Glasgow so why not base yourself there and visit Edinburgh. You can get there in 45 minutes by train and the […]

Located in Edinburgh’s Old Town, St. Giles’ Cathedral was founded in 12th Century.While the cathedral bears evidence of various architectural styles due to the vast amount of reformations it has undergone throughout the centuries, Gothic is one of the most prominent. Is Edinburgh Gothic architecture? Many, like Trinity College, Edinburgh, showed a combination of Gothic […]

Built in 1780 as Morningside Lodge by William Coulter 1754 – 1810), a successful hosier who became Lord Provost of Edinburgh in 1808, it was acquired by Alexander Falconer, who had made his fortune with the East India Company. When was Morningside built? “The opening of Morningside Park in 1887, Riverside Drive three years later, […]

In line with the updated Scottish Government guidelines, you no longer need to pre-book a ticket to visit the National Museum of Scotland. Book tickets in advance for the National Museum of Rural Life and the National Museum of Flight. Are museums still open in Edinburgh? Welcome to the National Museum of Scotland Entry is […]

Summary about cost of living in Edinburgh, United Kingdom: Family of four estimated monthly costs are 3,135$ (2,359£) without rent. A single person estimated monthly costs are 891$ (671£) without rent. Edinburgh is 29.17% less expensive than New York (without rent). Is Edinburgh expensive to live in? Edinburgh is quite an expensive city to live […]

The research on the top 50 UK towns and cities with the greatest sense of community, taking into account factors that denote an open and friendly community that anyone would want to be a part of, saw Edinburgh overtake Glasgow to be named the most welcoming city in the UK. Is Edinburgh nicer than Glasgow? […]

Is it pronounced Edinburgh or Edinborough? One last time, the correct spelling is Edinburgh. How do you correctly pronounce Edinburgh? Edinburgh is pronounced /’ɛdɪnbᵊrə/. That means to say that it is pronounced as either “EDD-in-buh-ruh” or “EDD-in-bruh”. Why is Edinburgh pronounced as Edinburgh? As English and Scots evolved over time -burh became -borough for the […]

In 2003, Edinburgh was named the ‘smelliest city in the world’ due to the stench left by its many breweries. According to New-York based Thrillist, the city smells worse than Venice which is known for its unpleasant odour caused by its canals. Why does Edinburgh smell like dog food? Embrace the smell. (Someone once described […]

Parking in Central Zones (generally the City Centre and West End) is free between 18.30 – 6.30 Monday to Saturday. Parking in Peripheral and Extended Zones (such as Bruntsfield, Marchmont, and the New Town) is free between 17:30 – 8:30 Monday to Friday and all day on Saturdays. Is parking free in Edinburgh on bank […]

Edinburgh is the perfect city—almost. It looks like no other place: smoky, gothic buildings grafted onto the shoulder of an extinct volcano, an imposing castle on rocky ramparts in the center, and the rest spilling out over seven hills.And wear good shoes; cobblestones and hills are not kind to the unsupported ankle. How would you […]

Edinburgh is the place to see if you want history – the touristy stuff. Glasgow is much more of a happening place. As you’re relatively young, you might get more of a buzz from Glasgow so why not base yourself there and visit Edinburgh. You can get there in 45 minutes by train and the […]

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, Leith. 5, Portobello. What is the poshest area of Edinburgh? 1. Bruntsfield/Morningside. This attractive leafy neighborhood is one of the most affluent in Edinburgh. […]

London, on the other hand, has much more sunshine and overall, the temperature is usually 3-7 degrees higher than in Edinburgh. Is Scotland warmer than England? Average temperatures They are also warmer at lower altitudes and colder at higher altitudes. Average yearly temperatures at low altitude vary from 7°C in Shetland, in northern Scotland, to […]

Yes, you can take pictures around the castle but not where the Crown Jewels are. Where can I take pictures of Edinburgh Castle? Blackford Hill is just south of the city centre and is home to the Edinburgh Royal Observatory, an ancient hill fort, and a spectacular view of the city. If you want to […]

Edinburgh Castle. Situated at the top of the Royal Mile on top of Castle Rock, Edinburgh Castle is the number one visitor attraction in Scotland and the most iconic building in the city. Perched on top of an extinct volcano, the Castle and its Esplanade offers unparalleled views of Edinburgh. What is the most visited […]