Winter is coming and the nights are drawing in. The clocks are about to go back, plunging us all into darkness. It’s the perfect time to escape for some winter sun.
If you feel you need to get away and soak up some Vitamin D, here are some ideas for sunny destinations which you can fly to directly from Edinburgh Airport.

9. Alicante
Alicante, found on the Spanish Costa Blanca coast, is a colourful city steeped in history which has a vibrant nightlife and luscious beaches. Flights from £20. Photo: Getty

10. Barcelona
Another Spanish gem is Barcelona, which has sea, sand, and culture in spades. Alive with Gaudi's colourful architecture, this is a city like nowhere on Earth. Flights from £24. Photo: Getty