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Edinburgh Grassmarket Guide: Independent Shops, Pubs & Hidden Gems

The Grassmarket: Edinburgh's Independent Shopping and Dining Destination Welcome to our Edinburgh Grassmarket Guide! Packed full of Independent Shops, Pubs & hidden gems, this is our very favourite part of the city of Edinburgh! Tucked beneath Edinburgh Castle's imposing rock, the Grassmarket has evolved into one of the city's most vibrant quarters for independent shopping, [...] Continue reading

Scottish Design Exchange

Scottish Design Exchange: Where Scotland's makers shine If you're looking for genuinely Scottish gifts and homeware the Scottish Design Exchange, on both George Street and the Royal Mile, should be at the top of your Edinburgh shopping list! This isn't your typical retail shop - it's a social enterprise where every penny spent goes directly [...] Continue reading

Museums on Edinburgh’s Royal Mile: Your Complete Guide

The Royal Mile isn't just Edinburgh's most famous street - it's also home to some of Scotland's most fascinating museums. Stretching from Edinburgh Castle down to Holyrood Palace, this iconic thoroughfare packs centuries of Scottish history into a single mile(ish) of cobbled street. Whether you're a history buff, travelling with kids, or simply curious about [...] Continue reading

The National Gallery of Scotland: A Must-Visit on Princes Street

You'll spot the National Gallery of Scotland from across Princes Street Gardens—those elegant honey-coloured columns rising on The Mound look like they've been lifted straight from ancient Greece. Designed by William Henry Playfair and opened in 1859, this building makes quite the statement. The Victorians weren't shy about showing off their cultural ambitions, and this [...] Continue reading

Victoria Street: Edinburgh’s Most Enchanting Curve

Victoria Street sweeps down from George IV Bridge in a graceful curve that has captured imaginations since its construction in the 1830s. This architectural marvel, with its distinctive bow-fronted shopfronts painted in jewel-bright colours, creates one of Edinburgh's most photographed streetscapes. The street has gained additional fame through its association with Harry Potter—J.K. Rowling wrote [...] Continue reading

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