Burns Night in Edinburgh
(Last Updated On: 16th January 2020)
Before I moved to Edinburgh I had never heard of Burns Night, but I soon learnt it’s a tradition...
Arthur’s Seat – the volcano in Edinburgh’s backyard
(Last Updated On: 28th July 2021)
Take a walk around Edinburgh’s Old Town, and you may notice the big old mountain looming just at the...
Dive Queer Party
(Last Updated On: 10th January 2020)
Is it cabaret? Is it vaudeville? Is it burlesque? Is it a damn good dance party? Yeah, it’s all...
Cramond Island
(Last Updated On: 11th March 2019)
If Brad Pitt (think ‘Thelma and Louise‘) is the Mediterranean, then Edinburgh’s seaside is more like Gerard Butler; not...
Edinburgh’s Best Viewing Spots
(Last Updated On: 8th May 2019)
Edinburgh is traditionally said to have been built on seven hills. Walk round the town for an hour or...
The Best Stuff To Do On a Rainy Day in Edinburgh
(Last Updated On: 11th January 2020)
It rains a lot in Edinburgh. So what are you gonna do? No point moaning (alright, go on, maybe...
Late Night Edinburgh
(Last Updated On: 26th June 2019)
There’s a lot about the UK that’s hard for a new arrival to learn. Like all those different dialects,...
Edinburgh Festivals and Events
(Last Updated On: 19th July 2019)
Edinburgh very rightly has a reputation as the greatest festival city in the world. There’s so many of them...
Edinburgh Markets
(Last Updated On: 12th May 2019)
It’s February. Winter’s alllllmost over. Soon we’ll be packing the bunny slippers and onesies in the cupboard for another...
6 LGBT Entertainment Options In Edinburgh
(Last Updated On: 27th January 2020)
Although there’s a few gay and gay friendly bars around town, what do you do in Edinburgh if you want...