If you’re looking for the ideal holiday vacation, there is nowhere quite like Scotland. With its picturesque views and sprawling fields, it is the perfect retreat from a busy life. Though you’ll certainly fall in love with the Scottish countryside and feel revitalised by the fresh air, the major Scottish cities have an abundance of […]
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Edinburgh Marina finally granted planning consent
The City of Edinburgh Council planning committee have granted planning consent to the revised masterplan for Edinburgh Marina the 300 berth marina, residential, retail and spa hotel development that will be the focal point of Granton Harbour’s regeneration, just 2.5 miles from Edinburgh City Centre. Edinburgh Marina is believed to be the first new […]
Unusual Places to Stay in Edinburgh
If you’re looking for unusual places to stay in Edinburgh, then look no further. The Scottish capitol has some of the most weird and wonderful hotels we’ll bet you’ve never heard of. However, they are all 4 or 5 star hotels, so be prepared to pay for the incredible experience of a night’s stay in […]
10 Best Pubs & Bars in Edinburgh
The only difficulty in finding good bars and pubs in Edinburgh is knowing where to start. There are so many from which to choose depending on your type of place. Whether you simply enjoy beer drinking and chatting to the locals or sipping cocktails in an upmarket establishment, you are sure to find exactly what […]
Scottish Destinations for a Campervan Holiday
You do not need to leave the British Isles to have a memorable holiday, with plenty of destinations in the UK and Ireland offering an enjoyable experience for couples and families at reasonable prices. Scotland is one such location – but just what options are there in this beautiful county for avid caravanners? If you […]
Secrets of the Single Grain Scotch Whisky
A single grain scotch whisky, as the name suggests, may sound like a whisky made from one particular type of grain. The ‘single’ rather refers to the single distillery process that is used to make this kind of whisky. The single grain whisky is prepared in a single distillery but in addition to the malted […]
Living in Edinburgh
Edinburgh is a fantastic city to both live and work in for a number of reasons. The array of modern and classical architecture, views and air of tranquillity you wouldn’t normally expect from somewhere of its size are just some of them. Whether you’re working, sightseeing or even dating in Edinburgh you’ll want to know […]
Disabled Travelling Advice
Formerly, travelling has not been straightforward for the disabled. Public facilities were few and far between and accessibility was generally insufficient. Things have changed a lot in recent years, however. Accessibility for the disabled is now being incorporated into a growing number of travel facilities, making it easier for disabled travellers to plan holidays and […]
Edinburgh’s Thriving Business District
Many people know Edinburgh as a centre for tourism, but this bustling city is also a hive of business activity. The University of Edinburgh Business School is for many, the first step to a promising career in commerce that will forever be based in the city. Edinburgh offers huge potential to blaze your own trail […]
Roofing Contractors
2011/2012 Harsh Winter for Edinburgh Roofs Edinburgh roofers are in for a bumper spring season after the harsh winter weather took its toll on the city’s homes. High winds, driving rain and cold snaps left many homes badly affected, with roofs always particularly at risk from the elements. Edinburgh roofing contractors are being inundated with […]