See what the experts are saying about Edinburgh. Get expert advice on how to get there what to see and more.
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Introduction
Given the contrasting reputations of Edinburgh and Glasgow, any traveler who hasn't examined a map of Scotland might be forgiven for thinking that they are separated by hundreds of miles. In fact, Scotland's two primary cities are only about... Continue reading »
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Frommer's favorite experiences
Visiting a Pub: In Edinburgh, there are a good number of more traditional pubs, many of which serve hand-pulled, cask-conditioned ales made in Scotland and England. Glasgow's scene is more modern, with several so-called "style" bars as well a... Continue reading »
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Best dining bets
Best Fine-Dining Restaurant: With one of the city's precious Michelin stars and its most talented chef/owners, Restaurant Martin Wishart, 54 The Shore, Leith (tel. 0131/553-3557), is where the leading out-of-town chefs want to dine when they... Continue reading »
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Best hotel bets
Best Boutique Hotel: In an upscale neighborhood, The Bonham, 35 Drumsheugh Gardens (tel. 0131/226-6050), offers some of the most alluring accommodations in a city filled with fine hotels. Alternatively, the same company offers The Howard, 34... Continue reading »
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The best castles
Edinburgh Castle: It is a landmark that symbolizes this city in the way that the Eiffel Tower represents Paris or the Empire State Building exemplifies Manhattan. Begun around A.D. 1000 at the highest point of a narrow ridge, it is a natural... Continue reading »
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The best cathedrals
St. Giles: In Edinburgh's Old Town, the auld kirk of St. Giles was perhaps a victim of over-enthusiastic Victorian renovation, but it is still an imposing piece of ecclesiastical architecture. Here is where John Knox, Scotland's Martin Luther... Continue reading »
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The best historic sites
Gladstone's Land, now run by the National Trust for Scotland, is a 17th-century merchant's house and worth a visit to get the impression of how confined living conditions were some 400 years ago on the Royal Mile. On the second floor, in the... Continue reading »
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The best museums
National Gallery of Scotland: This is not one gallery but rather a set of museums. The flagship, on the Mound in the middle of the Princes Street Gardens, offers a small but choice collection that includes works by such great and diverse arti... Continue reading »
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The best pubs
Best in New Town: In a city famous for its pubs, the Cafe Royal Circle Bar, 17 W. Register St. (tel. 0131/556-1884), stands out. This longtime favorite, boasting lots of atmosphere and Victorian trappings, attracts a sea of drinkers -- locals... Continue reading »
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Planning a trip
Edinburgh and Glasgow, separated by less than 80km (50 miles), are the primary cities of Scotland and significant metropolises in the United Kingdom, as well. Each has an increasingly busy international airport and a city center railway termi... Continue reading »
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Visitor information
Before you go, you can get information from offices of the British Tourist Authority -- now rebranded in this Internet age as VisitBritain (www.visitbritain.com or www.visitscotland.com). In the United States: 551 Fifth Ave., Suite 701, Ne... Continue reading »
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When to go
Weather If dry and sunny weather is a vital concern, the climate in Scotland can seriously affect your travel plans. The Lowlands usually have a moderate year-round temperature. In spring, the average temperature is 53°F (12°C), rising to... Continue reading »
Edinburgh Travel Experiences
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Hogmanay
30/12/05We arrive in Edinburgh and get to our hostel only to find that the three of us are split up in different rooms. I didn't mi... Continue reading »
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Never mind the Blisters...here's the Fringe Festi...
The Fringe Festival literally takes over the city of Edinburgh every summer for the 3-4 weeks that it runs rampantly in and out of, over... Continue reading »
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Edinburgh
The first thing that struck us about Edinburgh is that its just like Dunedin of New Zealand (where we live), only much bigger and better... Continue reading »
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O you'll take the high road and I'll take the low...
The 2-hour ride into Edinburgh was like living through all four seasons of the year without even leaving the train. A... Continue reading »
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begining of a new trip
We all decided it was safest to get to the airport the afternoon before Tony's 1:30pm flight, just in case there was some difficulty ge... Continue reading »
Popular Edinburgh Hotels
- Holyrood Aparthotel
- The Glasshouse
- Royal Garden Apartments -Edinburgh
- Barceló Edinburgh Carlton Hotel
- A-Haven Townhouse
- Jurys Inn Edinburgh
- Inter Continental George
- Apex European Hotel
- Thrums
- Merith House Hotel
Popular Edinburgh Things to Do
- Arthur's Seat
- Tartan Weaving Mill
- Tower Farm Riding Stables
- Our Dynamic Earth
- Museum of Scotland (The)
- St Giles' Cathedral
- Whiplash Trash
- Mercat Tours
- Harelaw Equestrian Centre
- Scotch Whisky Heritage Centre
Popular Edinburgh Restaurants
- Ciao Roma
- Loon Fung
- Lune Town
- Cosmo
- Bombay Bicycle Club
- Tapas Ole
- Bell's Diner
- Blue Parrot Cantina
- Kalpna
- Patio (The)
