Perched high above the city, Edinburgh Castle is the most besieged place in Great Britain — and one of Scotland’s most iconic landmarks. With centuries of royal history, military conflict, and ...

If you like exploring castles, wandering through ruins in the mist, or trying to solve a historical mystery or two, you need ...

The streets of Scotland’s capital are magical for kids, with national museums to explore, extinct volcanoes to climb and the looming spectre of Edinburgh Castle to fire the imagination. At Christmas, ...

One of the oldest parts of Edinburgh, the Grassmarket is a vast square beneath the south side of Edinburgh Castle where merchants used to gather to sell their livestock. Cowgate, the street that runs ...

Edinburgh's charm can be seen everywhere, from the cobblestones to the castles. For all of its history, though, the city's modern side is also on full display in the vibrant food and arts scenes. The ...