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Having appeared in hit TV series Outlander, Culross is among Scotland's top tourist attractions. As the most complete example of a burgh from the 17th and 18th centuries, visitors can get a taste of what life would have been like at Culross Palace back then.

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An Edinburgh attraction has been named as one of Britain’s ‘Top 50 Unique Bucket List Experiences’.

Edinburgh 'bucket list' attraction named among the 50 best in Britain

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All 34 local restaurants featured in Michelin Guide 2025

12 'proper' traditional old-man pubs in Leith

The best Irish pubs to visit for a St Patrick's Day pint

Take a look through our gallery to see 12 celebrities who attended Boroughmuir High School in Edinburgh, including Doctor Who actor Ncuti Gatwa.

12 celebrities who went to Boroughmuir High School

9 timeless Edinburgh pubs every bookworm should visit

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Take a look through our gallery to see the 10 most booked restaurants in Edinburgh, including the Spanish Butcher, pictured.

The 10 most popular Edinburgh restaurants

First look at new Edinburgh fish and chips restaurant

Dance superstars Diversity are heading this way with huge new 2026 UK tour Soul

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20 reasons why Portobello is one of the best places to live

Have a look through our photo gallery to see 23 Edinburgh pubs and restaurants that closed in 2024.

The Edinburgh pubs and restaurants we lost in 2024

Take a look through our gallery to see 10 restaurants not to miss in Edinburgh, according to The Guardian.

10 Edinburgh restaurants you don't want to miss

Browse our picture gallery to see 25 of Edinburgh's last remaining ‘proper’ pubs.

25 photos of Edinburgh's last ‘proper’ old-man pubs
Here we take a look at some of the best classic, traditional Edinburgh pubs still standing in the city today.
Gary Flockhart

Scroll through our gallery to see Edinburgh’s Top 10 activities for families, according to TripAdvisor reviews.

10 fun activities to do during the school holidays

All 34 Edinburgh restaurants in the Michelin Guide 2025 - in pictures

Look through our gallery to see 19 pubs Edinburgh the Good Pub Guide thinks are worth a visit. Photo: Pixabay.

19 locals pubs considered the 'best places for a pint'

Take a look through our gallery to see 10 of the most romantic restaurants in Edinburgh. Photo: Pixabay

10 romantic restaurants for Valentine's Day

Scroll through a look through our picture gallery to see some of Edinburgh's best Chinese restaurants. Photo: Pixabay

Edinburgh's 10 best Chinese restaurants according to locals

Scroll through our gallery to see some of the best spots for a dram of whisky in Edinburgh. Photo: Pixabay

10 amazing bars to visit on Burns Night 2025

Browse our gallery to see the 25 Edinburgh pubs featured in CAMRA's Good Beer Guide 2025. Photo: Pixabay

25 best Edinburgh pubs picked by Good Beer Guide 2025

Take a look through our gallery to see Edinburgh's best vintage stores, according to Vogue magazine.

The 7 best Edinburgh vintage clothes stores

Scroll through our photo gallery to see 12 things every true Edinburgher will have probably done at least once. Photo: Pixabay

12 things every Edinburgh local has done at least once

The 15 cheapest fish and chip shops in Edinburgh

The 20 best pubs in the Lothians - in pictures
These are 20 of the best pubs in the Lothians, according to CAMRA’s Good Beer Guide
Gary Flockhart

Contini's Burns Suppers are back for 2025. Enjoy a traditional evening of Scottish food, music and dancing at The Scottish Cafe & Restaurant on January 23 and 25. Welcomed by the Mound restaurant's in-house piper you will start the evening with a live performance and address to the haggis. Enjoy a three-course seasonal Scottish supper and a dram of whisky before taking in the live music and ceilidh dancing.
Ticket Price Options: Burns Supper Package £65 / per person
(Includes a three course supper and dram of whisky); Burns Supper & Drinks Package £85 / per person
(Includes a glass of fizz on arrival, three-course supper, a dram of whisky and a half bottle of red or white wine). Doors will not be open until 7 pm sharp. No under 18's allowed. Dress code smart. Tickets available at https://www.contini.com/whats-on/burns-supper-2025/.

15 great Edinburgh Burns Night events

12 Edinburgh bars serving tasty mocktails for 'Dry January'

23 Edinburgh pubs, bars and restaurants we lost in 2024

Scroll through our gallery to see 19 watering holes in Edinburgh the Good Pub Guide thinks are worth a visit. Photo: Pixabay

19 buzzy pubs and bars to visit in 2025

Craighead Howf offers a variety of unique accommodation styles - from treehouses to Hobbit holes. Owners Ian and Heather took inspiration from places around the world when they were creating the stunning glamping destination.

A look inside the magical Hobbit-style land just a short drive away

Take a look through our photo gallery to see how Edinburgh celebrated Christmas in the 1950s.

17 photos of Edinburgh at Christmas in the 50s

Christmas at the Botanics 2024

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Have a lollipop - Stockbridge sweet shop owner Remo Mancini in May 1991

Lost and legendary Edinburgh sweet shops remembered

17 amazing spots for a delicious breakfast or brunch

Blockbuster movie-themed concerts coming to Edinburgh's Usher Hall

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The new multi-level track and electric karts at Xtreme Karting Newbridge.

I tried new multi-level electric go-karting race track and loved it!

Have a look through our photo gallery to see 19 nostalgic images of Edinburgh at Christmas in the 1950s.

19 photos of Edinburgh celebrating Christmas in the 1950s

Look through our photo gallery to see 23 of Edinburgh's last-standing ‘proper’ pubs.

23 photos of Edinburgh's last-standing ‘proper’ pubs

Gary Barlow announces The Songbook 2025 UK tour

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Floating Candles bring Hogwarts-like magic to Christmas at the Botanics 2024

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17 incredible photos transporting you back to Edinburgh in 1982

These 15 Edinburgh pubs are sure to impress

These pubs will impress out-of-towners with their stunning interiors

Take a look through our gallery to see 13 things we reckon most Edinburgh locals will have done.

You're not really from Edinburgh if you haven't...

Floating Candles will evoke the magic of Hogwarts’ Great Hall. Designed by French creative studio Pitaya.

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We’ve trawled through the picture archives to bring you 12 memories of Bonfire Night in Edinburgh down the decades.

12 old photos show Bonfire Night fun and fireworks

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The Lord of the Rings, Star Wars and The Dark Knight - epic film music weekend coming to Edinburgh’s Usher Hall!

Ad Feature Epic film music weekend coming to Edinburgh’s Usher Hall!

The Scottish-Rwandan actor has gone from starring in the hit Netflix series Sex Education to being the BBC’s latest Time Lord

10 famous faces who went to Boroughmuir High School

Floating Candles will evoke the magic of Hogwarts’ Great Hall. Designed by French creative studio Pitaya.

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I spent a lovely autumnal day at one of the city's top pumpkin patches

Have a look through our picture gallery to see 16 of the best Italian restaurants in Edinburgh. Photo: Pixabay

16 'buzzy' Italian restaurants to visit for World Pasta Day