We take an alternative look at Auld Reekie, guiding you off the tourist trail to uncover some real hidden gems in Secret Edinburgh Have a look at the map below […]

When it comes to Victorian baths and swimming pools, Edinburgh’s certainly not at the shallow end! Warrender in the Marchmont area and Glenogle at Canonmills have both recently been  refurbished […]

If you fancy exploring a beautiful part of the Union Canal with tea and cupcakes as your carrot, then head to Zazou – the only narrowboat cafe in town. The […]

Edinburgh and the Central Belt have amongst the highest reported UFO sightings in the world. As they said in the X Files, the truth is out there – so you […]

The Water of Leith Walkway is a public footpath and cycleway that runs alongside the small river of the same name for 12¾ miles, from Balerno to Leith. This gorgeous […]

Eating out doesn’t have to be fussy and expensive in the capital. Follow the locals to Union of Genius – Scotland’s only soup café – in Forest Road. At Union […]

Edinburgh is well-renowned for its underground tourist attractions of Mary King’s Close and the Vaults. However, most residents are blissfully unaware of another amazing feat of engineering that lies under […]

Hosted by auctioneers Ramsay Cornish, the weekly Lane Sales are an Edinburgh institution dating back over 100 years. The sales take place at 11am sharp each Thursday in Jane Street, Leith. You […]

In need of some Tibetan tea and tranquillity? Head to Newington to a shop and café inspired by a meeting with the Dalai Lama himself – The Himalaya Café. At […]