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...

Picture by Sabine Perry 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. Art historian Helen Rosslyn, whose...

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, 2025 at...

Tonight (25th January) marks the annual celebration of Scotland’s national poet Robert Burns. Find out about his life and poetry, the Burns supper, and this year’s festivities here! Around the world tributes to Robert Burns are held through the ritual of the...

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...

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...

Lewis Raeburn : Fireworks over Edinburgh Castle / Via Flickr Tonight is Bonfire Night across the UK! It’s traditionally celebrated by setting off fireworks and - especially if you’re in England - burning a ‘Guy’ (an effigy made of straw or...

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...

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...