Posted May 11, 2012
Isn’t it exciting? The Olympic Torch has been lit and already started its journey to the UK. The traditional ceremony took place in Olympia next to the ruins of the site of the ancient Olympic Games at the Temple of Hera.
The Flame will travel around Greece until the Handover Ceremony that will take place on May 17th at the Panathenaic Stadium in Athens. From May 19th it will start its 70-day journey passing through 1,019 communities in the UK, at least within 10 miles of 95% of its population!!

Posted May 04, 2012
Are you coming to Scotland? Why not pick Edinburgh as your travel base?
Edinburgh is one of the most beautiful cities in Scotland and from here you can easily travel to anywhere in the country.
The city itself has lots to see and do. Dedicate at least 3 days to get to know Edinburgh and visit its main attractions and from here take day trips to Scotland’s most important towns.
Take a day trip to Perth, one of Scotland’s oldest burghs once considered the capital of Scotland, where the Kings of Scots were crowned.
It was home to the Stone of Destiny, a block of red sandstone used for centuries in the coronation of the monarchs of Scotland and later the monarchs of England, Great Britain and the United Kingdom.

Posted April 28, 2012
After exploring the Royal Mile, it’s time to head to New Town. This area was built between 1765 and 1850 for the wealthy people who were not quite happy to share the streets with the less fortunate in Old Town.
The neo-classical and Georgian style architecture is beautiful and impressive. In 1995 it was declared as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.

Posted April 20, 2012
The Pentland Hills Regional Park, located in the south-west of Edinburgh, is a great place to visit and explore. It’s an impressive landscape with a range of hills that was shaped over time by glaciers and water. The park covers an area of 90km2. Its highest peak, Scald Law, is 579m high.
The park is a protected area home to farms and forestry developments; it’s also open to the public for recreational activities such as hiking, cycling, horse riding, fishing and golfing.
There you will find easy walking and cycling routes suitable for families as well as challenging hiking routes and steep and rough cycle paths.

Posted April 13, 2012
There is no better way to get to know Edinburgh than walking. Believe us!
If you take a little time planning in advance it will save you lots of time here! When you arrive at Edinburgh airport or one of Edinburgh’s train stations (Haymarket and Waverley), just pick up a free map.
The Royal Mile is the most famous street in Edinburgh and must be your start point. You will become very familiar with it since it’s very likely you will go up and down this mile more than once during your visit.

Posted April 5th, 2012
Edinburgh Castle is the most visited attraction in Scotland. A fortress on top of an extinct volcano that was once the residence of Scottish kings and queens, it’s now considered without doubt a must see attraction. But there are also many other interesting castles to visit near Edinburgh, so if you have the chance, go and visit them.

Posted March 30, 2012
Are you coming to Scotland? Why not pick Edinburgh as your travel base? Dedicate at least 3 days to get to know Edinburgh and visit its main attractions and from here take day trips to Scotland’s most important towns.
Take a trip to Glasgow, the largest city in Scotland is famous for its Victorian architecture. One of the most visited cities in the UK, it won the titles of the European City of Culture and the European City of Architecture & Design. Its museums and galleries are renowned worldwide. A UNESCO City of Music hosting over 130 concerts a week!
It’s a very big and cosmopolitan city but the people of Glasgow are warm and friendly.

Posted March 23, 2012
It’s with great pleasure that we celebrate spring in Edinburgh. With temperatures around 14oC, the sun is shining and warming our hearts!
Why not take a short break and visit Edinburgh? Following is a list of things to do when the sun is shining…

Posted March 14, 2012
9 August 2102 – 2 September 2012 are the dates for the Edinburgh International Festival for 2012. Today the programme for the Edinburgh International Festival 2012 is released. Tickets can be booked from 24 March 2012 by phone, or visit the ticket centre at the ‘Hub’.

Posted March 6, 2012
Edinburgh is famous for festivals and it has wonderful museums,so it’s no surprise that there is a fabulous programme planned for the Festival of Museums weekend on 18-20 May. It’s a Europe-wide event and the 2nd year Edinburgh has taken part.