Our Content Producer, Régis, has been exploring Edinburgh since he arrived in 2018 and has managed to capture the essence of its beauty in these breathtaking photographs. Even in the winter months, it's easy to see why Edinburgh is frequently voted one of the most...

Sunday 1st of December at 11 am, Scotland’s fundraising Santas will run, walk and stroll a two lap course around West Princes Street Gardens. The 2.5km event will start at 11am after a special Christmas warm up. Special prizes for the best dressed pushchairs and best...

With its grizzly history of battles, grave robbers, serial killers and executions, it’s no wonder that Edinburgh is a hotbed for paranormal activity. It regularly comes top in the list of the UK's most haunted places and has attracted TV production companies and...

Who never got up in the morning and thought: "Oh no, it's already May, I didn't have time to look at the upcoming events"? Well, we've decided to help you get your smile back early in the morning! Yes here for you, 10 events selected by us in May in Edinburgh. Here we...

Easter weekend in Edinburgh is always packed full of activities and fun days out, with special events taking place around the city. Along with the traditions of eating hot cross buns and exchanging chocolate eggs, there is plenty of choices if you’re looking for...

Glasgow Film Festival is one of the leading UK film festivals and takes place Wednesday 20 February - Sunday 3 March. https://youtu.be/fGOFke2VdvE   Across 12 days, the city-wide celebration of cinema will host 7 world premieres, 102 UK premieres and 49 Scottish...

The Giant Lanterns of China return to Edinburgh Zoo from the 16th November to 17th February 2019. https://www.instagram.com/p/Bqaj2sUjWtN/ This event is featuring hundreds of gigantic lanterns inspired by mythical creatures from Scottish and Chinese folklore and...

For six weeks, Scotland’s Capital city transforms into a magical winter wonderland. The city offers no shortage of things to see, do and enjoy with a programme designed to get you into the Scottish festive spirit. Marking the true beginning of festival celebrations,...

Tonight is Bonfire Night across the UK!  It's traditionally celebrated by setting off fireworks and burning a ‘Guy’ (an effigy made of straw or paper and old clothes) on a bonfire. This event held annually on 5th November commemorates the gunpowder plot of 1605 when a...

Summer is the festival season in many countries around the world. But nothing compares to a summer in Edinburgh. Why? Because of the fabulous weather we have here in August? Well, not exactly … Here, August is the month of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. For more than...

Jupiter Artland is a large sculpture park near Edinburgh open to the public half the year. The garden is a collaboration between the family, the artists and the landscape. All the works are site specific and personal to Jupiter. The end product is a journey, narrated...

Pictures by Louison Guicheteau - all rights reserved. Arthur's Seat, an ancient volcano, is the main peak of the group of hills in Edinburgh which form most of Holyrood Park. It is situated just to the east of the city centre, about 1 mile (1.6 km) to the east...

The exquisite Rosslyn Chapel is a masterpiece in stone. It used to be one of Scotland's best kept secrets, but it became world-famous when it was featured in Dan Brown's the Da Vinci Code. Rosslyn Chapel is part of our social programme every 3 weeks.  Here some...

The free event 24 Doors of Advent returns from 1 - 24 December, allowing you to peep behind usually closed doors throughout the city during advent! Discover an exciting new place each day, as this real-life advent calendar takes you through a different door throughout...

Edinburgh's Royal Mile is the heart of Scotland's historic capital. A short walk away is the Grassmarket, an area steeped in the city's colourful history. The Royal Mile runs through the heart of Edinburgh’s Old Town, connecting the magnificent Edinburgh Castle,...

Get your skates on and glide all the way round the Melville Monument in St Andrew Square on the beautiful elliptical ice rink. Since Friday 17th November and until Saturday 6th January you can enjoy ice skating in the city centre! Day slots start every 45 minutes from...

Edinburgh Christmas Market from the Scott Monument by Kit Carruthers via Flickr For over 20 years in the heart of Edinburgh, the popular European Market has been held in the picturesque setting of East Princes Street Gardens and around the Scott Monument to Waverly...

Over six weeks, Scotland’s Capital city transforms into a magical winter wonderland. The city offer no shortage of things to see, do and enjoy with a programme designed to get you into the Scottish festive spirit.   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bYGy_9AF_Pg...

Did you know that the City Chambers, formerly the Royal Exchange, on the Royal Mile is built over an underground network of narrow streets where real people lived, worked and died between the 17th and 19th centuries? The Old Town of Edinburgh is built on a volcanic...

Scotland Loves Anime returns for an eighth year and is crammed with both new and classic films this year! The Edinburgh weekend runs from the 16th to the 22nd of October at the Filmhouse Cinema and the schedule runs as follows: MONDAY 16TH OCTOBER  18:15 - YOUR NAME...

The Edinburgh Ghost Bus Tour is a theatrical sightseeing tour, taking you on a journey around the darker side of Edinburgh. Your creepy conductor shows you the sights onboard a classic 1960s Routemaster bus as you experience the travelling ghost tour of Edinburgh....

One of the most stunning events in the stargazer's calendar is the annual Perseid meteor shower! A meteor shower’s activity is expressed by its zenithal hourly rate or ZHR. At its peak on August 12-13, the Perseid shower will have a ZHR of 80-100 meteors-per- hour....

GraVity Trampoline Park has opened at Fountain Park last week! Are you ready for an action-packed adventure? Be ready to feel the rush of oxygen as you experience the force of gravity - jump, bounce and hop as you fly through the air. https://vimeo.com/165700560...

Budget coffee chain EasyCoffee is set to open its first café in Edinburgh this weekend. The cafe chain, founded by EasyJet, already has £1 coffee shops in cities across England, with the Capital site set to be its first in Scotland. The shop will open opposite the...

Edinburgh's first arcade café has opened in Gilmore Place! If like us, you are into vintage 80s/90s Japanese arcade machines, coffee and food, you'll love this new concept café. The owner wanted to bring Japanese arcade culture to Edinburgh in a comfortable café...

You’ve travelled hundreds of miles to get to Edinburgh – new city, new culture, new experiences. Yet some things stay the same, no matter how many hours you spend on a plane. Starbucks, for example. So here are few recommendations to help you explore the...

Organised for the second time, Fair Trade Fiesta aims to highlight Scotland's renewed Fair Trade Nation status and celebrate World Fair Trade Day on Saturday 13th of May. By involving people of all ages and backgrounds they hope to raise more awareness on the Fair...

Edinburgh is the top festival city in the world and it's easy to see why. There are festivals taking place all year round but the summer season is jam-packed with fun and interesting things to do and see. So, if you're visiting at this time of year, make sure you take...

Burns Night is tomorrow (Thursday 25th January 25). It marks the 259th anniversary the birth of Scotland's national poet Robert Burns and an annual celebration Robert Burns. Find out about his life and poetry, the Burns supper, and this year’s festivities here! Around...

The Anatomical Museum of Edinburgh was founded and developed by the Monro dynasty, the museum flourished under Sir William Turner who was both Professor of Anatomy from 1867 to 1903 and Principal of the University from 1903 to 1917. Today, the museum houses new items...

Edinburgh's Christmas and Edinburgh's Hogmanay (New Year's Eve) are the most popular festivals taking place at the end of each year. If you're in Edinburgh in December or early January, there are many events that you can take advantage of while you're here!...

Taking place from Friday 18th until Sunday 20th November, Edinburgh Art Fair is an art exhibition that shows paintings, sculptures and much more from more than 60 different galleries in the UK and abroad. The Art Fair will take place at the Edinburgh Corn Exchange....

Image credit: Stacy Spensley (Flickr) Edinburgh has more than the usual dishes to offer when it comes to going out for a meal. Here are a few options if you are vegetarian, vegan or gluten intolerant: – Take-away, Restaurants, Coffee shops – Henderson’s Coffee shop...

The Edinburgh Festival Fringe can dominate some people's thoughts about Scotland's capital city, and not without reason - it is the world's largest arts festival, after all. However, that's not to say Edinburgh isn't bursting with great things to do throughout the...

The 70th Edinburgh International Film Festival starts today and will showcase an eclectic mix of classic and brand new films from all over the world. Confirmed guests to the festival include Meg Ryan, Kevin Smith and Kim Cattral with rumours of surprise guests for the...

In the summertime, the city of Edinburgh is the best place to experience festivals of all kinds. The city is completely overtaken by a cultural storm, full of colours, sounds and impressive performances. Summer is also a wonderful time to appreciate the best of the...

Prepare to be amazed this summer in the capital of Scotland. For its 7th year running, the Edinburgh Magic Festival has more than you can imagine in store. Unforgettable and jaw-dropping performances are awaiting you from some of the greatest illusionists,...

Image credit : Hidden Door 1st May Gumball 3000 Rally 18:00 to 22:00 | Regent Road | Free During the 18th annual Gumball 3000 rally, 120 supercars will be driving form Dublin to Bucharest. Lucky for you, they are stopping in Edinburgh on the 1st May! This free public...

Edinburgh is a very cosmopolitan city with lots of students coming from around the world to study English in the wonderful Scottish capital. Going out to enjoy Edinburgh's great nightlife is the perfect opportunity to practice your new language skills. Boteco Do...

Image credit: Essential Edinburgh Winter is almost over and we can't wait for Spring! Here are a few things to keep you entertained in March: Edinburgh Fashion Week (5th March - 13th March) A photo posted by EdinEvents (@edin_events) on Feb 8, 2016 at 4:10am PST...

Fireworks from Edinburgh Castle by Patrick Down via Flickr Live bands and DJs fill the Edinburgh streets with music, as the city centre comes alive with festivities and party people from all over the world gather to bring in 2016 in style. One of the world's biggest...

The opening event of Edinburgh’s Hogmanay 2015/16 is the spectacular Torchlight Procession. Last year over 30,000 people participated in this world renowned family event. Join thousands of torch carriers as they illuminate the city centre on their way to a spectacular...

Welcome 2016 with a splash by taking part in the breathtaking Stoats Loony Dook at South Queensferry – the annual dip in the freezing River Forth in the shadow of the world-famous Forth Bridges. For 30 years, thousands of people have taken the New Year plunge, raising...

Edinburgh is well known for its museums but did you know that it is also home to one of the most fascinating science museums? Camera Obscura is a fantastic place for entertainment and to enjoy views of Edinburgh. Prepare to explore five floors packed full of optical...

Picture by dun_deagh Your first few days in Edinburgh are over and – what with all that whisky and so much to see and do – you’ve spent just a little bit more enthusiastically than you’d planned. You’ll never forget your tour of Edinburgh Castle, or the whispered...

Picture by glynniqua The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh (RBGE) is a scientific centre for the study of plants, their diversity and conservation, as well as a popular tourist attraction. Originally founded in 1670 as a physic garden to grow medicinal plants, today it...

Summer is almost officially over but there are still plenty of outdoor activities for you to enjoy this Autumn. Here are some suggestions which are all within easy reach of Edinburgh's city centre: 1. Go hillwalking in the Pentlands Located only a short bus journey...

Picture by Craft Scotland At inlingua we love the excellent Doors Open Days held across Scotland. In Edinburgh the doors will be open to the public on Saturday 26th and Sunday 27th September 2015. The events are run by the Cockburn Association.  The Edinburgh Doors...

Edinburgh’s festival season is almost over (where did the time go?!) but don’t worry… we’ve still got the Edinburgh Mela to look forward to this weekend! It’s a two-day event which was founded in 1995 to showcase the talents of Edinburgh’s ethnic communities. It...

The Edinburgh Festival Fringe started last week. It's a great opportunity to enjoy some fabulous shows of all kinds from around the world. We know it's very difficult to choose which one you want to see when there are literally thousands of shows on offer. That's why...

Credits: Ewan McIntosh Performers from the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo dazzled tourists with the first show of the season last night. The biggest Scottish annual show has been staged for six decades, features more than 1,200 entertainers from around the globe and...

The Harmonium Project is a free outdoor event marking the opening of the 2015 Edinburgh International Festival and the 50th anniversary of the Edinburgh Festival Chorus. Created by 59 Productions, the event combines John Adams’s mesmerising choral work, Harmonium with...

The Edinburgh Food Festival will take place for the first time this year from 29th July – 2nd August as part of Scotland’s Year of Food and Drink, 2015. Assembly’s George Square Gardens will host the event...