George Street, Edinburgh

Running East to West along Edinburgh’s New Town (so called because it was built much later than the traditional old city), George Street is named for King George, the monarch who was responsible for the planning and execution of this ‘new’ construction, which lured the rich and powerful out of the crowded and disease-ridden tenements [...]

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Princes Street Gardens: The Centerpiece of Edinburgh’s City Centre

In the shadow of Edinburgh Castle, stretching from Waverly Bridge in the East to Lothian Road in the West, is Princes Street Gardens. This spectacular example of public space in Edinburgh rests on the site of a drained loch, which was in turns the source of Medieval Edinburgh’s fresh water, its sewage system, and a [...]

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Lothian Road

At the far west end of Edinburgh’s city centre, Lothian Road provides a major vein for the movement of traffic and culture, with independent cinemas and three of Edinburgh’s major performance venues. Taking a left turn off Princes Street, one first passes the well-regarded high end Caledonian Hotel on one side and the cemetery at [...]

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Edinburgh’s Cockburn Street

Just off The Royal Mile, connecting Edinburgh’s ancient high street with Waverly Bridge, is the steep and winding Cockburn Street (stop giggling, it’s pronounced “Co-burn”). Lined with shops, restaurants, hostels, knick-knack stores and more, Cockburn Street is a place where the charm of this historic town lives hand in hand with its modern heritage. Several [...]

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St. Bernard’s Well

Named after the estate on which it was found, St. Bernard’s Well is one of Edinburgh’s most charming historical landmarks. The mineral spring stands on the Water of Leith and was discovered around 1760. According to the traditional story three schoolboys from Heriot’s came across the water on a fishing trip. The spring was soon [...]

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Writers’ Museum Edinburgh

Edinburgh, the vibrant and age old capital of Scotland blends an exciting mix of historic buildings with a contemporary ambiance. But it is the old section off the Royal Mile that truly defines the flavor of Old Scotland. One of the most interesting places to explore is the Writers’ Museum Edinburgh housed in what was [...]

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Old Edinburgh

With narrow streets, Reformation-era buildings, large squares and a preserved medieval plan, it is easy to see why Old Edinburgh is once again a prominent and bustling area of Scotland. Located in the heart of Scotland’s capital, it is one of Europe’s oldest cities. In 1995, it was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, [...]

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Celebrate the Joy of Toys at the Museum of Childhood, Edinburgh

The Museum of Childhood, Edinburgh is a celebration of toys and playing. The museum’s historic and modern toys, children’s clothing, and other childhood treasures bring smiles to every visitor’s face. The collection at the Museum of Childhood, Edinburgh is a delight, and the exhibits are full of interesting stories and history. The evolution of rocking [...]

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The Manuscript of Monte Cassino (the Big Foot)

A relatively new edition to Edinburgh’s historic monuments, the Manuscript of Monte Cassino – also known as the Big Foot – is a sculpture many tourists pass, but few realise is there. Even among the locals near Picardy Place (where the Manuscript of Monte Cassino is located), the three bronze segments are regarded more as [...]

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The Stand Comedy Club Edinburgh

With a goal of developing new comedy in Scotland as well as to provide a variety of comedic forms and excellent value to the customers, The Stand Comedy Club was established in 1995 in Edinburgh with a sister location in Glasgow. These two venues are Scotland’s only full-time comedy venues and as such are gaining [...]

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