Edinburgh Once invaded by smog, Edinburgh is now Europe’s second-cleanest capital and fifth in the world. How clean is Edinburgh? Annual surveys by Keep Scotland Beautiful show that Edinburgh s overall cleanliness has fallen from 89 per cent in 2017 to 82 per cent now. Which is the cleanest capital city? Madrid, Spain, is called […]

Leith. Leith has something of a ‘badboy’ reputation amongst the city’s neighbourhoods, so you’re probably wondering how it’s made its way onto our list of the safest areas in Edinburgh. Is Leith a good area in Edinburgh? It’s no secret that Leith is one of the coolest places to live in Edinburgh. The vibrant port […]

Various new species will now enter collections both at Highland Wildlife Park and Edinburgh Zoo and the existing Big Cat Walkway at Edinburgh Zoo will be demolished.In order to do this, the big cats currently residing on Big Cat Walkway will leave Edinburgh Zoo’s collection likely from the start of October. Are there tigers at […]

Edinburgh revealed as UK’s second most cash rich city. Edinburgh is the second cash richest city in the UK, with £16.9 billion in business bank accounts across the Scottish capital, according to new research.Joining Edinburgh and London in the top five richest cities are York, Manchester and Birmingham. What is the richest city in Scotland? […]

Hiring a car in Edinburgh is as unnecessary as it is in London. The cost of car hire, parking and fuel will put a substantial dent in your budget, and there is no need to use a car to sightsee in either of those city centres. www.lothianbuses.com is the place to start for transport in […]

When originally proposed in 2003, the 14km Edinburgh tram line was predicted to cost £375M, but after significant delays the cost hit £776M when the line was finally opened in May 2014. Edinburgh remains saddled with £250M of debt from this original line, which was not completed. How much were the Edinburgh trams over budget? […]

4 answers. You can walk up to the castle at night and see some great views of the area but the castle is closed for touring.You can enter the yard of the castle but can’t gain entry to the castle itself. Can you walk around Edinburgh Castle without paying? 4 answers. You can walk in […]

two hours. How Much Time is Needed to Tour the Castle? Speed demons can tour the castle in an hour or less. Most people should budget two hours for the entire visit. For more information, visit the official Edinburgh Castle website. How long do you need to go around Edinburgh Castle? 2 hoursWe recommend at […]

The locals are welcoming, too: Edinburgh was voted the 11th friendliest city in the world in a global survey of over 100,000 people. Is Edinburgh student friendly? Reputation and ranking We welcome over 2000 visiting students every year and we’re pleased to say that each year 92%-96% of students say they would recommend the University […]

2 Days in Edinburgh Edinburgh Castle. Camera Obscura & World of Illusions. The Scotch Whisky Experience. St Giles’ Cathedral. Real Mary King’s Close. Cadenhead’s Whisky Shop. Palace of Holyroodhouse. Arthur’s Seat. How many days is enough in Edinburgh? For first time visitors, we recommend spending at least two or three days in Edinburgh, which will […]

Edinburgh is still affectionately known as “Auld Reekie” (Scots for ‘Old Smokey’), a nickname originating from the days when smoke from open coal and peat fires hung over the city like a fog. What was Edinburgh originally called? Fort of EidynEdinburgh was referred to in the form “Din Eidyn” or “Fort of Eidyn”, when the […]

Edinburgh, like most of Scotland, has a temperate maritime climate with cold and humid winters and mild summers. The annual average temperature is 48°F (9°C) and it rains throughout the year. Which part of Scotland has the best weather? Dundee and Aberdeen are the sunniest cities in Scotland. On the longest day of the year […]

The Royal Mile. The Royal Mile has been the main street of Edinburgh for centuries, and definitely shouldn’t be missed. Its name comes from the two royal residences located at either end of the street, Edinburgh Castle and Holyrood Palace, and its length, which is approximately one Scottish mile. What is the oldest street in […]

> Do I need to book tickets to see the giant pandas? There is currently no requirement to pre-book a viewing time slot for pandas. Do you have to pay to see pandas at Edinburgh Zoo? No, all included in the main entrance fee. Check on the zoo website to see if you need to […]

Edinburgh has been awarded as one of ‘the best cities to travel to in the UK‘. We may be slightly biased, but Edinburgh has such much to offer from things to do, to great scenery and nightlife. This is probably why it was voted second in the Condé Nast Traveller awards. Why Edinburgh is the […]