The 10 best afternoon teas in Edinburgh
by Scotland has had a relationship with tea since the 1600s, with the first tea served at Holyrood Palace in 1680. Initially smuggled into the country …
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Taylor Swift will stop in Edinburgh as her Eras Tour kicks off in the UK
It is the biggest show in the world: more than a billion dollars in revenue, millions of fans, and even more friendship bracelets. On a …
Three of the best hotels for a city break in Edinburgh
The magic of Edinburgh, if you live in London, is that it has all the familiar trappings of a capital – the shops! The National …
How the Duchess of Edinburgh has mastered the royal art of diplomatic dressing
Diplomatic dressing is a fine art that any senior member of the Royal family must master. The late Queen was the Queen of it – …
‘It’s a thrill!’ My first time at the amazing Melbourne comedy festival
What is the biggest comedy festival in the world? Parochial Britons would say Edinburgh. Internationals can consider Just for Laughs Montreal. They would all be …
How I assuaged my carbon guilt – on a car-free family holiday in Scotland
‘All conventional wisdom says you really need a car to explore these parts,’ says Silverman – Christophe Boisvieux On the edge of Loch Ness, I’m …
The best spa hotels in Scotland for 2024
Outdoor hot tub with incredible views at Eriska Island Spa hotel Is there any better way to relieve strenuous hiking endeavors – whether that’s climbing …
‘Simpler’ train fares from London to Edinburgh are £100 more expensive
Price hike revealed by analysis of tickets sold by London Eastern Railway – CHARLOTTE GRAHAM A trial to simplify train fares is adding more than …