Edinburgh (76tth) and Dundee (80th) completed the top five in Scotland with the Northumberland market town of Hexham named number one for happiness across the whole of the UK, regaining the top spot which it last held back in 2019. Is living in Edinburgh nice? It’s a small, friendly city with so many amazing attractions, […]

Climate Description: Precipitation is distributed evenly, falling over about 129 days per year. Edinburgh has high sunshine totals, with 1380 hours of sunshine recorded in a typical year. Does Scotland get a lot of sun? Annual average sunshine totals vary from as little as 711–1140 hours in the highlands and the north-west, up to 1471–1540 […]

The New Town is a central area of Edinburgh, the capital of Scotland. It was built in stages between 1767 and around 1850, and retains much of its original neo-classical and Georgian period architecture.Together with the Old Town, the New Town was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1995. What type of city is […]

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. Can you walk around Edinburgh Zoo? The zoo is set on a hill, there is quite a lot of walking but they offer vehicles for those that struggle […]

One city you should seriously consider visiting is Edinburgh. The city is a charming destination that flaunts both the old and new.It’s the majestic city that offers something for everyone, and known as one of Europe’s most beautiful destinations for good reason. How many days do you need in Edinburgh? For first time visitors, we […]

The key to pronouncing Edinburgh like a Scot is to remember that we talk fast and don’t dwell on the vowels. So the way we say it sounds more like “Edin-bra” with the second part said faster and softer than the first. Another place name that always seems to trip up the visitor is “Pitlochry”. […]

Free Parking in Edinburgh after 6pm and on Sundays. Free Parking in central Edinburgh can be had in many locations after 6 pm and often all day on Sundays. Please remember to check the sign before leaving your vehicle in the restricted parking zones in Edinburgh. What time do parking restrictions end in Edinburgh? Parking […]

Edinburgh has been voted the fourth most beautiful city in the world, coming out ahead of a string of well-known beauty sports. Indeed the Capital was beaten only by Paris, Florence and Rome in a Rough Guide poll of its readers. Is Edinburgh the most beautiful city in the UK? Edinburgh has been voted the […]

Five places you can park for free in Edinburgh city centre St Margaret’s Loch. St Margaret’s Loch in Edinburgh with the car park in the background (Image: Jim Barton / Creative Commons) Tesco Canonmills. Meadowbank Shopping Centre. Waitrose Comely Bank. Pilrig Street and surrounds. Is there free street parking in Edinburgh? The good news is […]

Areas with a some of the rougher schemes include Wester Hailes, Craigmillar, Silverknowes, Muirhouse, Pilton and Oxgangs. But as cities go, Edinburgh is pretty safe, and you’re unlikely to get any trouble from the rougher locals unless you provoke them. What is the roughest part of Edinburgh? These are the most deprived areas in Edinburgh. […]

Every year Historic Scotland holds a Doors Open Day that allows you to visit Edinburgh Castle for free. Is it worth paying for Edinburgh Castle? Yes! While the tickets are not cheap, you do get good value for your money at Edinburgh castle. The castle has many different buildings that are worth seeing and the […]

Edinburgh Zoo currently has three pygmy hippos, an adult male, called Otto, an adult female called Gloria and their calf, Amara. Which UK zoo has hippos? Best UK Hippopotamus enclosure WMSP. 2 vote(s) 6.5% Whipsnade. 9 vote(s) 29.0% Flamingo Land. 2 vote(s) 6.5% Longleat. 18 vote(s) 58.1% What zoo has a hippopotamus? The Cincinnati Zoo […]

Recognised as the capital of Scotland since at least the 15th century, Edinburgh is the seat of the Scottish Government, the Scottish Parliament and the highest courts in Scotland. The city’s Palace of Holyroodhouse is the official residence of the monarch in Scotland. What was the original capital of Scotland? Perth has long been known […]

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. over a year ago. How much time do you need in Edinburgh Zoo? At least 6 hours needed to gently take time going round. With children 4 hours […]

It’s a small, friendly city with so many amazing attractions, historic sites and welcoming citizens that makes it perfect for a year or two abroad. Not only is Edinburgh a great place to live, but Scotland as a whole is a fantastic place to take a holiday. Is Edinburgh a safe place to live? Edinburgh […]