Greyfriar’s Bobby – The World’s Most Loyal Pup

Few dogs can offer the same claim to fame as Greyfriars Bobby, the wee dog that followed its master to his grave in Edinburgh, Scotland. Bobby, a small dog who has been immortalized in legends and films over the years, was the faithful companion of an Edinburgh man who frequented the nearby Greyfriars Pub, just [...]

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Edinburgh’s Princes Street

Shopping and history usually don’t come up in the same sentence, but Princes Street in Edinburgh has a surplus of both. Built after the Jacobite rebellion, Princes Street is a principle thoroughfare in Edinburgh’s New Town. Like other streets in that area, it was named for the family of King George III, and it quickly [...]

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Edinburgh Book Festival

The Edinburgh Book Festival was first held in 1983. It was held every other year until 1997 when it became an annual event. It takes place over the last three weeks in August in the heart of Edinburgh in Charlotte Square Gardens. It is part of the broader Edinburgh Festival. [image credit: nailest] Edinburgh Book [...]

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Edinburgh Science Festival

First appearing in 1987, the Edinburgh Science Festival is Europe’s largest and one of the world’s first international science festivals. The festival is a celebration of technology and science and boasts over one hundred and fifty events at over twenty venues throughout Edinburgh. For over twenty years the organizers of the festival have been enlightening [...]

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Victoria Street Edinburgh

Victoria Street in Edinburgh, Scotland is arguably one of the most picturesque thoroughfares in all of Europe. Curving through a capital city that was established in 1437, it maintains an old-world charm with its ancient cobblestone, medieval and Georgian architecture, small shops and open air cafes. Victoria Street is nestled at the foot of Edinburgh [...]

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Haymarket, Edinburgh

Situated in the western part of Edinburgh, Haymarket is a well known area which is predominately a convergence of many main roads such as Dalry Road which leads to the M8 Motorway, and Shandwick Place which leads to the Princes Street and on into the center of Edinburgh. Containing popular cafes, restaurants and pubs, Haymarket [...]

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Jazz Aficionados Ready For 2009 Edinburgh Jazz Festival

The Edinburgh Jazz Festival has been a vital part of the cultural and artistic climate of Edinburgh for 31 years. Each year, jazz and blues enthusiasts travel to Edinburgh to enjoy incredible music at no cost. The atmosphere is friendly, relaxed and enthusiastic with people coming from around the world for good times and a [...]

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Stockbridge, Edinburgh

Stockbridge is a small region in the city of Edinburgh, Scotland. Originally an independent village, it became part of Edinburgh as Edinburgh expands. It’s name comes from the construction of a “stock bridge,” namely a wooden bridge designed solely for foot traffic which was built in the center of the village in 1801 across the [...]

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Edinburgh Airport

At once a modern, bustling travel hub and an historical place of interest, Edinburg Airport is the most utilized airport in Scotland and seventh busiest in the United Kingdom. Located in Turnhouse, a populous suburb of Edinburgh, the airport saw over 9 million travelers pass through its gates in 2008. With major renovations in the [...]

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Edinburgh Taxis Second Best

Edinburgh’s taxi drivers have been praised in a poll by hotels.com as being the second best in the world at driving. As well as being the second best at driving, they have been rated fifth equal in terms of friendliness. Our taxi drivers have unfortunately not made the top 5 for any other category, but [...]

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