Scotland

Edinburgh: A Guide to Attractions, Food, Transport and Suggested Itineraries

We explain Edinburgh’s attractions, including Edinburgh Castle and the Old Town, as well as access, local transport and suggested itineraries, based on official information and local research as of October 2026.

2026.10.31

Edinburgh

National Museum of Scotland: Highlights, opening hours, admission fees and access

This guide covers the highlights of the National Museum of Scotland, including exhibits on science and technology, the natural world, and cultures from around the globe, as well as opening hours, admission fees, time required, and access, based on official information and on-site research as of October 2026.

2026.10.31

Edinburgh

Arthur’s Seat: Highlights, access conditions, time required, and how to get there

We explain the views from the summit of Arthur’s Seat, highlights such as Salisbury Crags and St Margaret’s Loch, the current access conditions at Holyrood Park, the time required, and how to get there, based on official information and local research as of October 2026.

2026.10.31 2026.11.03

Edinburgh

Holyrood Palace: Highlights, opening hours, tickets and access

Based on official information and an on-site visit in October 2026, we explain the highlights of the Palace of Holyroodhouse, including the State Apartments, the remains of Holyrood Abbey and the gardens, as well as opening hours, admission prices, tickets and access from Edinburgh Waverley station.

2026.10.31

Edinburgh

Military Tattoo: Highlights, dates, tickets, and how to get there

We explain the highlights of the Edinburgh Military Tattoo, including military bands from various countries, projection mapping and fireworks, as well as the 2027 event dates, tickets and how to reach Edinburgh Castle, based on official information and on-site research as of October 2026.

2026.10.31

Edinburgh

Stirling Castle: Highlights, opening hours, tickets, and access explained

We explain the highlights of Stirling Castle, including the Royal Palace, Great Hall and gardens, as well as opening hours, admission fees, tickets and access from Stirling station, based on official information and on-site research as of October 2026.

2026.10.31

Stirling

Edinburgh Castle: Highlights, opening hours, tickets and access

Using official information and on-site research as of October 2026, we explain highlights of Edinburgh Castle, including the Royal Palace, Crown Jewels and One O'Clock Gun, along with opening hours, admission prices, tickets and access from Edinburgh Waverley station.

2026.10.31

Edinburgh

Glasgow Cathedral: Highlights, opening hours, admission fees and access

This guide covers the highlights of Glasgow Cathedral, including the nave, crypt, and stained glass, as well as opening hours, admission fees, and access from central Glasgow, based on official information and local research as of 2026 10.

2026.10.30

Glasgow

St Mary’s Episcopal Cathedral (Edinburgh): Highlights, Visiting Hours, Admission Fees and Access

This article explains the history of St Mary’s Cathedral in Edinburgh, its architectural and scenic highlights and stained glass, as well as visiting hours, admission fees and access, based on official information and local research as of 2026 10.

2026.10.29

Edinburgh

Carlton Hill: Things to See, Opening Hours, Time Needed, and Access

We explain attractions such as the Nelson Monument, the National Monument and the Dugald Stewart Monument on Carlton Hill, along with access to the hill, based on official information and on-site research as of 10 2026.

2026.10.29

Edinburgh