Entries by Louise

Edinburgh Gin Heritage

The gin market is currently booming with sales expected to reach over £1.3 billion by 2020. The worldwide demand for gin has dramatically increased each year where 40 million bottles of branded gin was purchased within the UK last year. Despite gin being primarily known as a traditional British drink – 70% of the UK’s […]

Edinburgh Street Food Markets

Edinburgh Street Food Markets have increased significantly over the last decade and you will find an eclectic array of street food markets dotted around the city all year round. Edinburgh is a world-class tourism destination, steeped in history and culture and the street food markets are a great way to sample local produce and they […]

Fashioning a Reign

Fashioning a Reign at the Palace of Holyroodhouse A selection of the Queen’s dresses is on display at the Palace of Holyroodhouse This magnificent display of the Queens wardrobe at the Palace of Holyroodhouse has been selected to cover The Queen’s life and reign and includes evening and day wear by the British couturiers Sir […]

Edinburgh Ghost Tours

Edinburgh Ghost Tours If you’re looking for an exciting Edinburgh experience that explores the dark and ghastly side of Edinburgh, ghost tours are a must during your visit to Edinburgh. Learn of Edinburgh’s grim past and its long history of murderers, tortures, ghosts and haunted locations. Experience one of the many nightly ghost tours in Edinburgh’s […]

Virgin Money Street of Lights

Virgin Money Street of Lights at Royal Mile, Edinburgh An amazing display of illuminated arches will light-up Edinburgh’s Royal Mile this Christmas. It is reported that over 60,000 lights will be strung across the Royal Mile from the City Chambers to the Tron Kirk. This fantastic new addition to the Edinburgh Christmas festivities will be seen by over 5,000 people at […]

New Year in Edinburgh

Edinburgh’s New Year Party Wed 30 Dec 2015 – Fri 1 Jan 2016 Edinburgh’s New Year party is one of the most famous celebrations and one of the best.  Visitors from around the world descend on Edinburgh to experience the thrilling atmosphere and enjoy the many events taking place on Princes Street with one of the most stunning […]

Edinburgh’s Christmas

Edinburgh’s Christmas 20 November 2015 to 4 January 2016 Christmas is a magical time of year to visit Edinburgh with over 6 weeks of festive celebrations, featuring a packed calendar of events, attractions and festive markets, it’s truly the highlight of the winter season.