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Why You Should Visit Edinburgh’s Old Calton Burial Ground

Nestled on the slopes of Calton Hill in the heart of Edinburgh, Old Calton Burial Ground stands as one of the city’s most rewarding yet overlooked tourist attractions. Established in 1718, this historic burial ground offers visitors a fascinating glimpse into Edinburgh’s past while providing a peaceful retreat from the city’s more crowded attractions. This […]

Edinburgh Neighbourhoods: Holyrood

At the foot of Edinburgh’s Royal Mile lies Holyrood, a district steeped in Scottish history and royal heritage. Dominated by the magnificent Holyrood Palace, the King’s official residence in Scotland, and the bold contemporary architecture of the Scottish Parliament, this area perfectly embodies Scotland’s blend of traditional and modern. The dramatic backdrop of Arthur’s Seat […]

St Andrews Day

On St Andrew's Day, we celebrate Scotland's rich heritage and the legend that led that to the creation of the distinctive Saltire flag! The Scottish Flag Trust says that the Saltire is the oldest flag in Europe and the Commonwealth - that's well worth celebrating isn't it? Legend tells us that in 832 AD, Angus [...] Continue reading

Edinburgh’s Royal Botanic Garden

A haven of green space in the heart of the city, the Edinburgh Royal Botanic Gardens are a wonderful spot for a stroll, a coffee, a shop or a meal! With 72 acres of garden to explore and thousands of plants, trees and fungi to marvel at, this is a wonderful spot to make part […]

Bonfire Night

It’s Bonfire Night here in the UK which is also known as Guy Fawkes Night. You may know that this peculiarly specific holiday commemorates the gunpowder plot where Guy Fawkes tried, and failed, to explode the Houses of Parliament and kill King James VI or I and most of the government along with him. We [...] Continue reading

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