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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 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 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 February 23, 2012
We all know she deserves some rest. She, who takes such good care of her children. She, who you all love so much.
What a great opportunity to treat your mom (or wife) to some lovely days out so she can relax and have a good time with those she loves most: YOU!
Here is a list of things to do in Edinburgh that she will simply love. Please note that not all of them are suitable for children.

Posted February 2, 2012
Why do so many people choose to spend the last days of their singlehood in Edinburgh? It’s because although Edinburgh is a small city it has a vibrant and merry nightlife! Moreover, you can walk to almost anywhere in town. If you need to take a cab, the service is reliable (they know exactly when and where they are needed most).
In Old Town, the famous Grassmarket area with its pubs one next to the other is a good place to start. More pubs and clubs can be found near the Royal Mile. New Town is home to the most prestigious nightclubs in town. In the upmarket George Street, you will find more sophisticated bars and clubs. Following is a short list of our favourite nightclubs!

Posted January 26, 2012
This year marks the 60th anniversary of the remarkable reign of Queen Elizabeth II, who was proclaimed queen when she was only 25 years old. What most people don’t know is that her public service started before that when she served in the Auxiliary Territorial Service, the women’s branch of the British Army during the Second World War.
The first major event is The Diamond Jubilee Pageant which will take place in the private grounds of Windsor Castle on the evenings of 10th, 11th and 13th May 2012.