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Edinburgh in Winter: What to Pack & How to Stay Warm Without Losing Style 🧤

In Edinburgh, Europe, Scotland, Travel Tips & Advice, UK   •   Leave a Comment

Last Updated on January 11, 2026 by Hazel M

Person walking on Calton Hill, Edinburgh, with the National Monument in the background under a clear blue sky. 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...
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Where to Find The Best Photo Spots in Edinburgh 📸

In Edinburgh, Europe, Scotland, UK   •   Leave a Comment

Last Updated on January 5, 2026 by Hazel M

Woman standing on Victoria Street in Edinburgh during winter, wearing a grey coat with colourful shopfronts and cobbled street behind her 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...
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Where to Find the Best Christmas Lights in Edinburgh ✨

In Edinburgh, Europe, Scotland, UK   •   Leave a Comment

Last Updated on December 30, 2025 by Hazel M

Victoria Street in Edinburgh decorated with hanging snowflake Christmas lights, colourful shopfronts and historic stone buildings 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...
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A Solo Traveller’s Guide to Christmas in Edinburgh 🌟

In Edinburgh, Europe, Scotland, Solo Travel, UK   •   Leave a Comment

Last Updated on January 5, 2026 by Hazel M

Historic stone buildings in Edinburgh’s Old Town with Christmas lights strung between the streets 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.
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Things to do in Edinburgh on New Year’s Eve 🎉

In Edinburgh, Europe, Scotland, UK   •   Leave a Comment

Last Updated on January 5, 2026 by Hazel M

Red fireworks lighting up the sky above Edinburgh Castle during Hogmanay celebrations, with historic buildings and the Balmoral Clock Tower in the foreground 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.
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The Dome at Christmas: Is It Worth the Hype? 🎁

In Edinburgh, Europe, Scotland, UK   •   Leave a Comment

Last Updated on December 30, 2025 by Hazel M

Four festive photos of The Dome in Edinburgh at Christmas, featuring a towering Christmas tree beneath the grand dome, a glittering archway lined with fairy lights, illuminated pillars wrapped in blue and white lights, and golden columns decorated with silver baubles and trees. 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...
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Best Cosy Hotels & Festive Stays in Edinburgh (With Fairy Lights & Fireplaces) 🏨

In Edinburgh, Europe, Scotland, UK   •   Leave a Comment

Last Updated on December 28, 2025 by Hazel M

The Balmoral Hotel in Edinburgh illuminated at dusk, with its clock tower glowing against a clear blue sky. If you're dreaming of crackling fires, candlelit lounges, and hotels strung with fairy lights, then Edinburgh in winter has you so covered. Whether you're here for Christmas markets, Hogmanay, or just a quiet winter escape, there’s something extra special about curling up in a hotel...
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Edinburgh Christmas Itinerary: 3 Magical Days in Scotland’s Festive Capital 🎄

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Last Updated on December 28, 2025 by Hazel M

View of the Scott Monument in Edinburgh, with the city name spelled out in large letters on a grassy hill. A tall amusement ride is visible on the right. Edinburgh at Christmas is straight out of a fairytale - twinkling streets, a skyline crowned by its castle, and the scent of mulled wine drifting through frosty air. This Edinburgh Christmas itinerary blends all that festive sparkle with classic city highlights, perfect for solo travellers...
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Food of Scotland: 18 Traditional Dishes & Local Drinks You Have to Try 🍽️

In Europe, Food, Scotland, UK   •  

Last Updated on December 28, 2025 by Hazel M

Fried haggins bonbons served with herb sauce, close-up, delicious appetizer, crunchy breadcrumb coating, Scottish snack, served on white plate, outdoor dining. Scotland might be famous for castles, lochs, and bagpipes, but it’s also home to some truly delicious (and occasionally daring) food and drink. From buttery shortbread and creamy Cullen skink to the infamous haggis, the country’s culinary scene is hearty, honest, and full of character....
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The Legend of Doon Hill and Fairy Knowe: Scotland’s Mysterious Fairy Philosopher ?✨

In Europe, Scotland, UK   •  

Last Updated on October 9, 2025 by Hazel M

A tree stump in a forest is adorned with various small objects and toys. Surrounding it are dense green foliage and scattered undergrowth. Scotland is a land steeped in folklore, and one of its most intriguing legends surrounds Doon Hill, a small but mystical hill near Aberfoyle.
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