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 […]

Fancy a visit to Quentin Tarantino’s favourite cinema in the whole world? Pop along to Home Street’s historic film house, The Cameo. The Cameo first opened its doors as The […]

Ssssh! Edinburgh Secret Society organises events for those of a curious disposition. Edinburgh Secret Society’s events pop up every now and again in some of the city’s quirkiest and most unusual venues. […]

Fancy some Lycra and Lemon Drizzle Cake? No problem! Just head to Ronde Cycle Café in Stockbridge. This bespoke store is a specialised independent bike shop and café combined. Located […]

Edinburgh’s New Town is a World Heritage site and the largest, best-preserved example of Georgian architecture in the UK. At the heart of this stylish, old money neighbourhood are the […]

Forget the crowds descending on that “modern carbuncle” further down the High Street and visit the original Scottish Parliament building instead – Parliament Hall. This magnificent 17th-century hall, with original […]

Only two minutes walk from Princes Street but hidden away from everyone except those who can use their detective skills to seek it out is Inspector John Rebus’s favourite watering […]

To view some of the best sunsets in the city, head to Newhaven Harbour. This former fishing village is around three miles from the city centre, between Leith and Granton. With […]

Hidden away in the leafy lanes of the genteel suburb of Morningside is a scene more in keeping with John Wayne than John Knox… Tucked away up an alleyway off […]

This Japanese garden can be found in the grounds of Lauriston Castle in the leafy Edinburgh suburb of Cramond. The Kyoto Friendship Garden is so zen-like that many locals have […]