Planning a trip to Edinburgh this winter? You’re going to need layers, boots, and a bit of tactical outfit planning. Because while this city is absolutely magical in December (think fairy lights, castle backdrops, and cosy cafés), it also brings the kind of cold that...Scotland
Scotland moves quickly from city streets to open landscapes. From Edinburgh’s historic centre and festive winter glow to Highland towns, riverside villages and coastal escapes, it’s a country of shifting moods and scenery.
This Scotland travel guide gathers my Edinburgh posts and wider regional guides in one place, whether you’re planning a city break, exploring smaller towns or mapping out day trips beyond the capital.
Planning a trip to Edinburgh this winter? You’re going to need layers, boots, and a bit of tactical outfit planning. Because while this city is absolutely magical in December (think fairy lights, castle backdrops, and cosy cafés), it also brings the kind of cold that...
If you’re trying to decide between London vs Edinburgh at Christmas, you’re not alone. Both cities go all in on festive season magic, but they deliver it in very different ways. One is grand, glittering, and sprawling. The other is cosy, atmospheric, and quietly enchanting.
If you are looking for the best photo spots in Edinburgh, you are in exactly the right place. Edinburgh is one of those cities that seems to understand angles. Stone streets curve just enough, hills rise exactly where you want them, and the light has...
If you're hunting for the sparkliest, most magical Christmas lights in Edinburgh this winter, you've landed in the right sleigh. When the festive season hits, Edinburgh doesn’t just deck the halls – it goes full glitter bomb. From twinkling historic streets to glowing gardens, the...
Looking for festive walks in Edinburgh that deliver on twinkly lights, cosy vibes, and stunning views? Edinburgh in winter is the dream backdrop. The city’s cobbled lanes, historic rooftops, and frosted park paths make it feel like you’ve wandered into a snow globe, especially around...
Thinking of spending Christmas in Edinburgh solo? You're in excellent company. Edinburgh might just be one of the best cities in Europe for solo travellers during the festive season. It’s beautiful, friendly, walkable, and packed with sparkly distractions from mid-November through early January.
Planning a visit to the Edinburgh Christmas Market this year? Expect sizzling grills, steaming cardboard cups, and that familiar December hum under the fairy lights. It’s one of the most joyful things to do in the city in winter - but when it comes to...
If you're spending the holidays in Scotland, you'll find no shortage of epic things to do in Edinburgh on New Year’s Eve. From fireworks and fiery traditions to ceilidh dancing and cosy pubs, Hogmanay in the capital is unlike anywhere else.
If you've ever scrolled Instagram in December, chances are you've already seen it – that giant tree, that glowing wreath-covered colonnade, that ceiling dripping in fairy lights.Yep, I'm talking about The Dome Edinburgh at Christmas. It's possibly the most photographed festive spot in the city...
If you're looking for the best hot chocolate in Edinburgh this festive season, you're in for a treat. Whether you’re fresh from the Christmas market or just thawing out after a windswept walk through Princes Street Gardens, this city knows how to do cosy, chocolatey...