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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 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 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 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.

Posted March 1, 2012
From March 31 to April 14 Edinburgh will host the largest International Science Festival in Europe! Events are divided into themes, which means it will be much easier to choose what to attend according to specific interests.
Here we give you examples of some interesting events taking place during the 2 weeks of the festival. Start planning your visit to so you don’t miss the best science events of 2012.

Posted January 19, 2012
Any thoughts of what to do with the kids during this coming half-term break? It’s an opportunity to take them to do and see things that will help them experiment and discover the world. An educational and entertaining break is all they need. Here you will find a list of things to do and see for the whole family in Edinburgh.

Posted December 22, 2011
Although the weather is not bad for this time of the year with temperatures this week at around 12-13oC and a forecast of a mild weather this Christmas, we thought of giving you tips on things to do that will keep you warm this winter in Edinburgh.

Posted September 29, 2011
Storytelling is one of the most ancient forms of art. It was and still is used as a means of entertainment, education and cultural preservation. Exciting and inspiring, it stimulates the imagination and brings people together.
The Scottish International Storytelling Festival is one of the most important events of its kind. It takes place in Edinburgh and this year it will be held from October 21st to the 30th.

Posted September 01, 2011
Next Sunday, September 4th, a spectacular fireworks concert will mark the end of this year’s famous Edinburgh International Festival. The Scottish Chamber Orchestra will be playing live at the Ross Theatre in Princes Street Gardens. At the same time a choreographed display of fireworks will be launched from Edinburgh Castle. This year’s fireworks concert was inspired by Asia, Arabia and the East. It will take 45 minutes but the memories will last for years.

Posted July 21, 2011
The new National Museum of Scotland reopens July 29, 2011 after 3 years of redevelopment and an investment of £47.4 million that have made it the new must-visit attraction in Edinburgh!