Edinburgh is known as the UNESCO City of Literature. If you want that warm, fuzzy, cosy, nostalgic Christmas, it doesn’t get better than Edinburgh; it’s straight out of the Dickens novel! This short walking route will illuminate the best of the city. Thankfully, the city is highly walkable, too, so
This route takes you to three spots to get fresh veggies and fruits or volunteer to learn how to grow your own. Of course, you don’t need to visit all of these, but we made the route as scenic as possible in case you do. You can start this route at either end. At Donkeyfield Community Orchard, feel
It’s easy to walk past something not knowing its significance, especially if you’re a rushing tourist. This route takes you past some of the lesser-known, even by locals, hidden city gems. Find out more about the Flodden Wall, the tragedy of The Great Lafayette and his beloved dog Beauty, repurposed
Edinburgh‘s closes are narrow alleyways that wind through the city’s historic streets and offer a glimpse into its past, dating back centuries. These almost 100 ancient passages in the Old Town were once bustling with activity, serving as vital arteries of commerce and daily life in medieval Edinbur
This route takes you to some of the hidden gems of the Edinburgh City Centre, some with a dark history. See the city from Calton Hill, learn about a beloved army bear, and learn how to avoid another Great Recession. The route can start at either point, as they are near the easily accessible Princes
This route takes you along the North Sea with a few spots to see, such as Lauriston Castle (where you can park your car to start the journey), Granton Castle Walled Garden, and Gypsy Brae Recreational Garden. You can easily backtrack this route and start at either point.Click here to populate this r
Click here to populate this route on Google Maps This route starts at the Royal Botanic Gardens. The Royal Botanic Gardens in Edinburgh is one of four gardens. Botanics, as it is...Click here to populate this route on Google MapsRoute overviewThis route starts at the Royal Botanic Gardens.The Royal
The Royal Mile, as the name suggests, runs from Edinburgh Castle to Holyrood Palace. The street was traditionally used as a processional route for the monarchs, including the procession for Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral first held in St Giles Cathedral. There are many shops and restaurants on the Roy
Click here to populate this route on Google Maps Our first stop is the National Portrait Gallery of Scotland. The National Galleries of Scotland: Portrait is free to enter. See contemporary portrait...Click here to populate this route on Google MapsRoute overviewOur first stop is the National Portra
Did you know that Edinburgh is the world’s first UNESCO City of Literature? World-famous writers, poets, and playwrights have called Edinburgh home including Arthur Conan Doyle (author of Sherlock Holmes), Sir Walter Scott, and J.K. Rowling (author of Harry Potter). The world’s largest book festival
