Review of Edinburgh
Edinburgh
Take flights to Edinburgh for sweeping Georgian terraces and medieval cobbled alleyways, crowned by a crag-top castle.
Things to do
Take a hearty climb up the grassy flights of Edinburgh's Calton Hill, an extinct volcano with grandiose 19th-century monuments at its peak. From there Edinburgh’s panorama unfolds, dotted with grey spires and azure lochs, and villagey suburbs stretching to the sea.
Shopping
Browse quirky clothing stores along the colourful terraces of zig-zagged Victoria Street in the medieval Old Town. Here, you’ll find retro styles from home-grown designers to take home from your Edinburgh city break.
Restaurants
On your Edinburgh holiday, dine on the tenement-lined shore in suburban Leith. Watch the sun slowly dip over the waterfront while you choose the freshest of fish in informal bistros.
Nightlife
Join Edinburghers for an evening at a cosy Old Town pub, with wood panels and low-beamed ceilings. Take your pick from a rich pint of locally-brewed beer, or sample the myriad Scottish malt whiskies like Glenlivet or smoky Laphroaig.
When to go
KLM has frequent flights to Edinburgh. Buy your ticket for top events like August’s mammoth Edinburgh International Festival, or watch the torch-lit parade for October’s Samhuinn festival.
