Staycation

Sheena Skinner portrait Pic: JJ Keith Photography

Spa Spy: Detox Health Beauty event comes to Edinburgh's One Spa

Stunning views of the capital skyline.

If you want a theatre show break this autumn, this London hotel is perfect

Brucefield Industrial Park, 5 Rennie Square, Brucefield Industrial Estate, Livingston EH54 9DF

In photos: Edinburgh's 10 best real ale breweries

Unit 1 Almondvale Ave, Livingston EH54 6QX

CAMRA names the 20 best pubs in the Lothians

Where: 3-5 Rose Street, Edinburgh EH2 2PR.

CAMRA names the 25 best pubs in Edinburgh

Fingal, a uxury floating hotel berthed in Edinburgh's historic Port of Leith, has been crowned Scotland's hotel of the year.

Edinburgh venue ucrowned Scotland's hotel of the year

Located in the hills of the Scottish Highlands, Shrek’s Swamp is a stumpy, secluded haven fit for a solitude-seeking ogre… and for the first time ever, a handful of his biggest fans.

Inside Shrek's Swamp which is hidden away in the Scottish Highlands

The world's best restaurantst have been named by Tripadvisor – and Edinburgh has dominated the winners list for Scotland, and is ranked as the second best city in the UK for eating out.

Four Edinburgh restaurants named best in UK

There will be plenty of great opportunities to take selfies inside John Lewis' stunning Christmas shops.

In pictures: John Lewis opens Christmas shops

Quinn's Cafe, in Edinburgh's historic Old Town, has been named as the best spot in the city for brunch. Photos: Quinn's Cafe

Old Town cafe named as Edinburgh's best brunch spot

The charming and tranquil site has undergone two years of refurbishment and recently recived a five star rating from VisitScotland

Tranquil camping and glamping site awarded 5 stars by VisitScotland

Where: 92 Lothian Road, Edinburgh EH3 9BE. Rating: 4.5 out of 5. One TripAdvisor reviewer said: We loved the atmosphere of the restaurant. The food was fantastic. Would 100% recommend their milkshakes as these are delicious.

Edinburgh's 'Top 10' best burger joints - in pictures

On the corner of the top of the Mound where the street meets the Royal Mile is Deacon Brodie's tavern, named after the crooked councillor himself. The original Brodie family lived on Brodie's Close on the opposite side of the Lawnmarket.

In pictures: 12 of Edinburgh’s oldest pubs

We asked our readers where are the most beautiful places in the capital. Do you agree with their choices?

Photo: Gary Campbell-Hall flickr, Spencer Means flickr, subberculture Wikimedia Commons, Jorge Franganillo flickr

The 15 most beautiful places in Edinburgh

The Forever Edinburgh website revamp included neighbourhood and regional maps and a ChatGPT chat box as part of a digital campaign to help ‘raise awareness of Edinburgh’s unrivalled experiences.' Photo: Mike MacKenzie, Flickr and Nono vlf, Wikimedia Commons

New Q&A feature gives some surprising answers

The Junction of Hanover Street and George Street.

33 photos showing how much Edinburgh has changed
Edinburgh's city centre has seen some very big changes over the years – but Scotland’s capital has remained one of the most beautiful cities in the world.

Where: 2 Glasgow Road Corstorphine, Edinburgh EH12 8HL. Rating: 4.5 out of 5. One Tripadvisor reviewer said: 'We had the set lunch menu which was ridiculously cheap when taken with the size of portions and the quality of the food'.

The best Chinese restaurants, according to customer reviews

Where: 15-17 W Register St, Edinburgh EH2. Time Out says: Nothing will make you feel whole after a heavy night out quite like a Snax breakfast will.

Freshers week: 11 brilliant cheap places for students to eat

The shortlist for the Turkish Restaurant and Takeaway Awards (TURTAs) has been announced – and five Edinburgh restaurants have made the cut.

Five local Turkish restaurants nominated for awards

Where: 356 Castlehill, Edinburgh EH1 2NF. Best for: Special occasions. BBC Good Food says: Set in a converted school, this three-floor venue has a prime location next to Edinburgh Castle – but there’s more to Cannonball than the fabulous views.

The 28 best restaurants in Edinburgh according to BBC Good Food

Where: 4 Charlotte Lane, Edinburgh EH2 4QZ. Rated 4.5 out of 5. One reviewer wrote: 'Great service, place very clean and the pizza was very nice!'

Edinburgh’s 10 best Italian restaurants

The world-famous Royal Botanic Gardens, with its many exotic plants and stunning shrubberies, is perfect picnic destination.

Six places for a perfect picnic in Edinburgh

These are the five best beaches in and around Edinburgh.

The 5 best beaches in and around Edinburgh where you can enjoy the heatwave

Take a look through our photo gallery to see the best garden centre in and around Edinburgh, including Dobbies, pictured here.

9 of the best garden centres to visit across Edinburgh

We’ve put together a list of the best Edinburgh pub to watch the 2023 World Cup unfold, including Malones, pictured here.

Edinburgh's 15 best pubs to watch Rugby World Cup

Puffin’ Rooms, who have gone down a storm with their Liverpool bar, are coming to the Edinburgh Quartermile development.

Trendy new cocktail bar opening at Quartermile

Flight Club Darts have confirmed they will opening a venue in Edinburgh's St James Quarter on November 17 this year.

Flight Club darts bar gets opening date
Exciting new darts bar in Edinburgh city centre is due to open its doors soon

Black Ivy, a stunning venue on Alvanley Terrace in Edinburgh, was crowned the Best Outdoor Area in Scotland at the Scottish Bar and Pub Awards.

Black Ivy named best beer garden in Scotland

Take a look through our photo gallery to see the fun in the sun at Edinburgh’s Portobello Beach on Sunday afternoon.

In pictures: Locals flock to Portobello Beach

Shakedown, a burger and milkshake restaurant, is set to open up in Corstorphine. Photo: Kesar Hassan

American-style eatery coming to Corstorphine

Here are the 10 most difficult Scottish Munros to bag

10 Scottish winter long weekend staycations the weather can't ruin

10 places to stargaze and see the Northern Lights in Scotland

The Westleton Crown in the rural village of Westleton, Suffolk. Picture - Emma Cabielles

Seaside towns are on the doorstep at this dog friendly countryside staycation

Stunning views of Roseberry Topping from the Angrove Country Park lodges. Image: Mike Whorley Photography

Unwinding on a dog-friendly lodge break in the North Yorkshire Moors

Edinburgh Zoo’s four adorable Visayan warty piglets have now been named by staff. Photo: Edinburgh Zoo

Edinburgh Zoo’s adorable piglets named

Take a look through our photo gallery to see 14 pubs in Edinburgh where you can watch the Women's World Cup Final.

14 Edinburgh pubs to watch Women's World Cup Final

Take a look through our photo gallery to see the Edinburgh pubs and bars named as finalists in the 2023 Scottish Bar and Pub Awards.

The Edinburgh bars named in the Scottish Bar and Pub Awards

The Headland Hotel and Spa on world-famous Fistral Beach.

New £10m Aqua Club provides all year relaxation at this famous hotel

Cold Town House, in Edinburgh's Grassmarket, has just been named as one of the ‘Best Rooftop Bars in Europe in 2023’. Photo: Cold Town House

Edinburgh pub named among '50 Best Rooftop Bars in Europe'

Take a look through our picture gallery to see nine Edinburgh pubs with literary connections.

In pictures: 9 Edinburgh pubs that inspired authors

In October 1962, Queen Elizabeth II and King Olav of Norway make their way up Lothian Road in the Royal Coach during the state visit to Scotland.

17 photos of Lothian Road from yesteryear

Take a look through our picture gallery to see 12 Edinburgh bars and pubs where you will still get served after midnight.

12 Edinburgh bars that open late

New voco is on a quiet tree-lined street, close to Edinburgh Waverley Station and Princes Street

Inside new voco hotel nestled in historic gardens

The W hotel in Edinburgh, which forms the centrepiece of the St James Quarter development, has finally been given an opening date.

Controversial ‘Golden Turd’ hotel opening date revealed

Where: 37-39 Leven Street, Edinburgh EH3 9LH. Time Out says: The Blackbird attracts a hip-young-thing clientele who create a not-unpleasantly-busy atmosphere most nights of the week.

The 12 best bars in Edinburgh, according to Time Out

Britain's best cities for fish and chips have been revealed – and Edinburgh has claimed a place on the list.

10 best UK cities for fish and chips revealed

More than £1m is being invested by the City of Edinburgh Council to provide new accessible permanent toilets in the Capital, as well as temporary facilities.

All the new Edinburgh public toilet locations

Golden Sunset at Holywell Bay - Paul - stock.adobe.com

Let the stunning sunsets of Holywell Bay seduce you at these luxury lodges

What awaits in Cardiff on a weekend train break?

The Cavendish Hotel exterior and view of the new Garden Room and Terrace. Image: Devonshire Hotels

Chatsworth walks and a new restaurant to enjoy at The Cavendish Hotel Baslow

The Marella Voyager ship, which has just undergone a multi-million pound refit

Amazing bucket list destinations ticked off on this superb cruise

Lila Yoga in Bruntsfield, Edinburgh

We try Friday Flow & Let Go at Lila Yoga

The Ensign Ewart, on Edinburgh's Royal Mile, said the pavement outside the pub was closed without warning on Wednesday during events to mark the King and Queen’s coronation.

Pub fumes over ‘loss of trade’ during King's visit

Big 7 Travel has released its ranking of The 15 Best Beer Gardens in Scotland – and Edinburgh has three entries on the list. Pictured is Cold Town House in the Grassmarket. Photo: Cold Town House

The city pubs named in list of ‘15 Best Beer Gardens in Scotland’