This is not the place for authentic Italian
pinuccio about Valvona and Crolla (Edinburgh)
I was very disappointed by my visit to Valvona & Crolla after what I had heard and read about the place. Being Italian I was looking forward to it so the opportunity arose when I visited the Edinburgh festival. I have to admit that it is very difficult to find a proper Italian deli in the UK. I am [...]

St Christopher's Edinburgh
CassG about St Christopher's Edinburgh (Edinburgh)
having never stayed in a hostel before i was a bit dubious about staying here but i loved it. The atmosphere was great, the staff wer brilliant and helpful and it was just a great place to stay and be. wished i could ahve stayed longer [...]

A room with a view
Iohan60 about Ramada Mount Royal (Edinburgh)
This Hotel, located in the heart of Edinburgh gave me a spectacular view on the old town. It is a very good hotel with a nice atmosphere, and comfortable rooms. I stayed there twice, and will certainly go back for a 3rd time. The view on the old town, especially at night, is one you don't forget [...]

The Palace of Holyroodhouse
elspeth334 about The Palace of Holyroodhouse (Edinburgh)
The Palace of Holyroodhouse is the official residence of Her Majesty the Queen in Scotland. The royal apartments are used regularly by The Queen for official entertaining and State ceremonies. They are all beautifully decorated with many works of art from the royal collection. It is set in the [...]

Holyrood - a great place, but not worth the money
TerryfaeScotland about Holyrood Scottish Parliament Building (Edinburgh)
I had never been to Holyrood before, I'm not really that interested in politics, but on Feb 1 2008 I went with the school for the day. I thought we would just be getting a tour of the building but instead we were doing some things that were a lot more fun. It was about ecology, climate change, [...]

Hotel with character and an excellent location
james1982 about The Scotsman (Edinburgh)
Great hotel. I imagine it would be perfect for first time visitors to Edinburgh, who want to stay right in the city centre. [...]

Delicate Essen
Helencbradshaw about Valvona and Crolla (Edinburgh)
I first heard of Valvona and Crolla a good couple of years ago now, via an on-line review of all things. And it took me a few months before I was able to make it to their wonderful shop in Elm Row, nr Leith Walk, Edinburgh. I thought it was high time I share this little delight of Edinburgh that [...]

it is really magical!
chara about Edinburgh Castle (Edinburgh)
You can see it from everywhere in Edinburgh.Especially in the night looks fantastic! The access to the castle is really easy.From up there you have a great view. Enjoy it! [...]

so many different kinds of whiskey!
chara about The Scotch Whisky Heritage Centre (Edinburgh)
If you ever go to Edinburgh and you love drinking good malt whiskey, you have to visit the "Scotch Whiskey Heritage Centre".There you can find all kinds of different whiskeys and plus you can learn about the history hidden behind each one of it. I guess it is one of the most representative places [...]

A right Royal Castle
trivago traveller about Edinburgh Castle (Edinburgh)
We visited Edinburgh Castle as part of a day trip, during a long weekend stay in Scotland, for Hubby's 50th birthday. Although it was late October we had some good weather for our visit. However the day we visited the Castle it was cold and we saw some snow flurries. I would recommend you visit [...]

Large for a Yacht but small for the Queen
trivago traveller about Royal Yacht Britannia (Edinburgh)
For Hubby's fiftieth birthday we took a short break in Scotland. Hubby is 57 this week and so this must have been 7 years ago. How time flies. However this set me off reminiscing and remembering our day trip to Edinburgh. We were actually staying at the Spittal of Glenshee in the highlands, or was [...]

A Warm Friendly Welcome Awaits...
trivago traveller about Craigmoss Guest House (Edinburgh)
My boyfriend and I stayed with Harry and Isobel over the August Bank Holiday weekend and thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Our room was modern & clean and had everything we needed - ensuite shower room that was clean and well equipped, a massive, comfy bed, tea / coffee making facilities, hairdryer etc.. [...]

The warmest welcome in Edinburgh
trivago traveller about The Thistle House (Edinburgh)
Stayed at The Thistle House for a long weekend in May. Enjoyed the room and the surroundings. Good size of breakfast and warm welcome and service. Such guest houses make it a pleasure to visit Scotland. [...]

Not too Royal...
serendipity about Royal Terrace (Edinburgh)
First impressions were very promising. The entrance area is quite impressive, and certainly encourages you to think the rest of the hotel will live up to the same standards. However, as I said, the rest of the hotel was quite disappointing. It seems that once you are out of the areas which can be [...]

The Earth Moved For Me
elspeth334 about Our Dynamic Earth (Edinburgh)
------------------------------ ------------------------------ -------------------- My son was interested in visiting the dome in London but in view of the distance this was not possible and we decided on a trip to Dynamic Earth in Edinburgh instead. It is an impressive looking building [...]

We are all going to the Zoo tomorrow.
elspeth334 about Edinburgh Zoo (Edinburgh)
If you are looking for somewhere to go during the holidays, I can highly recommend visit to Edinburgh Zoo it really is a great day out for all the family. It is situated 3 miles to the west of Edinburgh on the A8 and if you are travelling by car it is well sign posted or by bus from the city centre [...]

Walk in the Queens Footsteps
elspeth334 about Royal Yacht Britannia (Edinburgh)
The Royal Yacht Britannia is probably on of the most famous ships in the world. For over forty years it served the Royal family and in that time travelled over one million miles. She travelled to every corner of the globe during her illustrious career playing host to 968 Royal and Official visits [...]

Split Decision from the Edinburgh Jury
sue51 about Jurys Inn Edinburgh (Edinburgh)
Jurys Doyle is a hotel and inn chain with its roots in Ireland and 36 hotels in cities across Ireland, the UK and a handful in the US, with another 3 UK outlets opened in the UK in 2005. Their offerings range from 3 star inns to 5 star luxury. Jurys Inn Edinburgh is just that, an Inn rather than [...]

Set Your Watch By The Gun
elspeth334 about Edinburgh Castle (Edinburgh)
Perched high on the top of an extinct volcanic outcrop Edinburgh Castle stands proudly, dominating the city skyline and offering fantastic views of Edinburgh and areas. Over the years the castle has seen a lot of history unfold and each Royal resident who occupied it modified or added to the [...]

No Oscars for Holyrood!
weetoon about Holyrood Scottish Parliament Building (Edinburgh)
When the Scottish Parliament was reinstated in 1999, after a 292 years holiday, it needed a home. For four years, it met in the Assembly Hall of the Church of Scotland whilst the new building was being constructed. From the very start, this project was plagued by controversy and difficulties. [...]