The full list UK Cost Per Pint London £5.19 Oxford £4.57 Edinburgh £4.35 Bristol £4.32 How much does a pint of beer cost in Edinburgh? The average price of a pint in the city is a whopping £4.40, compared to Inverness which has been named the cheapest on average in the UK as its beers […]

The Capital has been named in the top 50 ‘most hipster’ places in the world. Edinburgh and Glasgow were ranked at 32 and 42 respectively in The Hipster Index, which combined five data points: the number of vegan eateries, coffee shops, tattoo studios, vintage boutiques, and record stores per 100,000 city residents. Where is cool […]

The best time to visit Edinburgh is June through August when the average high temperatures rise to a balmy 65 degrees Fahrenheit. But this is also the city’s busiest time for tourism, especially in August when festivals fill up the calendar. How many days in Edinburgh is enough? For first time visitors, we recommend spending […]

Edinburgh, famed for its festival and varied architecture, has come second in our list of the best cities in the UK. For first-time visitors, see our Edinburgh travel guide, plus our pick of the best Edinburgh hotels and the best things to do in the Scottish capital. Why Edinburgh is the best city? Edinburgh truly […]

James Craig. James Craig (31 October 1739 – 23 June 1795) was a Scottish architect who worked mostly in lowlands of the country and especially his native city of Edinburgh. He is remembered primarily for his layout of the first Edinburgh New Town.James Craig (architect) James Craig Occupation Architect Projects Edinburgh New Town Who designed […]

Thanks to its beauty and cinema hits such as Sunshine on Leith, the city has the feel of a living, breathing film set…but to the delight of visitors and residents alike, Edinburgh’s shopping, dining and attractions are just as thrilling as its good looks. There is no escaping this unique cultural phenomenon. What is so […]

Visitors access the castle over a wooden-slatted bridge. Two manual wheelchairs are available for use on a first-come, first-served basis. Upon entering the castle, there is a set of adapted toilets to your left, and the ticket office to your right – both reached over an uneven cobbled surface. Is there a lift in Edinburgh […]

However, drinkers in Edinburgh are now faced with the highest priced pint in Scotland and the fifth most expensive in the whole of the United Kingdom. How much is a pint of beer in Edinburgh? According to a new study the average cost of a pint in the Scottish capital is £4.48. The figure was […]

Edinburgh residents have the strongest sense of community, the study found, and the city scored highly for safety and in the number of independent businesses, too. Is Edinburgh a friendly place? 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 […]

In Edinburgh, the summers are cool and partly cloudy and the winters are long, very cold, windy, and mostly cloudy. Over the course of the year, the temperature typically varies from 34°F to 66°F and is rarely below 24°F or above 72°F. How cold does Edinburgh get? Winter in Edinburgh The coldest months of the […]

We have two Sumatran tigers here at Edinburgh Zoo – a female named Dharma and a male called Lucu. Dharma was born in May 2017 and arrived in Edinburgh from Fota Wildlife Park in April 2019. How many species does Edinburgh Zoo have? Edinburgh Zoo, formerly the Scottish National Zoological Park, is an 82-acre (33 […]

Guests under 16 must be accompanied by an 18+ adult, whilst any unaccompanied 16-17 year olds must bring proof of their age in the form of ID or a parent/guardian letter. We recommend that The Edinburgh Dungeon is suitable for those aged 8 years and older. Is there an age limit for Edinburgh Dungeons? We […]

Arthur’s Seat is Edinburgh’s highest hill, visible for miles around.Arthur’s Seat is an extinct volcano, which erupted around 340 million years ago. Is Edinburgh built on an extinct volcano? The rock on which Edinburgh Castle is built is the plug of a volcano, believed to be around 350 million years old.The most dramatic of the […]

The Edinburgh Festival Fringe is the single greatest celebration of arts and culture on the planet. For three weeks in August, the city of Edinburgh welcomes an explosion of creative energy from around the globe. Artists and performers take to hundreds of stages all over the city to present shows for every taste. How does […]

We offer a range of degrees across the following main subject areas: Biological and Biomedical Sciences. Chemistry. Computing Sciences (Informatics) Engineering and Electronics. Environmental and Ecological Sciences. Geography. Earth Sciences (Geology and Geophysics) Mathematics. What is University of Edinburgh known for? We’re ranked in the world’s top 20 most international universities4. Students from two-thirds of […]