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My Favourite Food & Drink Tours in Edinburgh (From a Local)
I’ve lived in Edinburgh for over ten years, and I still book food and drink tours, usually when friends or family come to visit me. It’s an easy way to show them the city and try Scottish food and drinks…

Where to Eat in Edinburgh on Christmas Day 2026
Finding somewhere to eat in Edinburgh on Christmas Day can be tricky, as many restaurants close for the holiday. If you’re spending 25 December in the city, I’ve put together a guide to 21 places serving Christmas lunch or dinner…

The Best Edinburgh Tours for First-Time Visitors (2026 Local Guide)
Planning your first trip to Edinburgh? There are a lot of tours to choose from. Walking tours, ghost tours, underground vaults, whisky tastings, sightseeing buses… and then there are all the other experiences competing for space in your itinerary. So…

Inside the Spellbound Suite: Virgin Hotels Edinburgh Review
Edinburgh just got something it didn’t have before. I had a first look inside the brand-new Spellbound Suite at Virgin Hotels Edinburgh at its launch this week – and this is not your typical hotel suite. Spread across two levels,…

