Edinburgh

Pros: Hope my enthusiasm for our trip comes through!
Cons: Nothing.

My heart is broken as I attempt to convey my condolences to the victims and families of the bombing atrocity in London. Sunday, June 5: Leaving Chester after another delicious full English breakfast, we again left early and drove north ...

Pros: all interesting, historic and picturesque
Cons: get's very crowded in summer, especially August

When I think about our visit to Edinburgh Scotland, many interesting memories surface. The excitement of the city the night of our arrival, because the Scots had just won a very important soccer match, there was a such a fever in the town, the Concierge ...

Pros: A unique insight into the Royal Family.
Cons: None

The Royal Yacht Britannia is probably on of the most famous ships in the world. For over forty years it served the Royal family and in that time travelled over one million miles. She travelled to every corner of the globe during her illustrious career...

Pros: Chance encounters provide remarkable glimpses into other lives and other times
Cons: Partial suspension of caution and restraint required

Timeframes in Edinburgh's Old Town are never entirely certain, even in the bright light of day at the turn of the 21st century. In these surroundings, one almost expects to encounter spirits from the past. Nonetheless, it seemed highly unlikely that the...

Pros: Fascinating insights into how the British Royal Family has linked Scotland's present to her past
Cons: Absence of docent tours

Situated under a volcanic outcrop known as Arthur's Seat, the Palace of Holyroodhouse lies at the Canongate end of Edinburgh's Royal Mile--the other end culminating at Edinburgh Castle, perched atop yet another volcanic outcrop known as Castle Hill. As...

Pros: Excellent photo opportunities, lots of fun
Cons: so much to do it's hard to accomplish in a short period of time

A few months ago, I decided that I wanted to go to Scotland to trace out my roots. I wanted to see where my family came from and why my grandfather was so full of pride when he spoke of Clan Ramsay and the Dalhousie family of Scotland. I wanted to go ...

Pros: A wonderful and magnificent city, certain to please all interests and budgets.
Cons: Absolutely none.

Review Topic:  Sights & Attractions



It is a city of contrasts. An urban landscape that rises up from the Firth of Forth and is set amidst some of the most beautiful scenery in all of Scotland. At once a testament...

Pros: Luxury country hotel housed in a masterpiece of Edwardian architecture
Cons: Somewhat expensive

The Greywalls Hotel, located on the outskirts of the village of Gullane and just a few miles east of Edinburgh, is a magnificent walled estate house built at the turn of the 20th century, Designed by Sir Edward Lutyens as a country retreat for an avid...

Pros: A festival of entertainment matched nowhere else
Cons: Lots of drecht mixed in with the pearls

If you are going to be in Edinburgh during August, one of the things you must experience is The Fringe.

After an almost 3 week home exchange in Edinburgh in August 1998, YentaKvetch made every mistake in the book. To prevent you from wasting...

Pros: Beautiful, historic, amazing architecture, great people, culture up to your eyeballs!
Cons: "Inclement" weather, grungy, has a raw underbelly...

Review Topic:  OverviewDefining my Favourite International City is a bit of a tough job. I have traveled widely, seen many cities and lived in different parts of the world. As I've settled back down in my home town of Perth, I could certainly...

Pros: Friendly people, history, gardens, shopping Much of Old Town is compact.
Cons: THE QUEEN DID NOT INVITE US FOR TEA!

Sadly, our journey ends, and sadly, I can’t do a review of the best part-the Highlands. I do suggest you include a trip to the Highlands if you are ever in Scotland. I was in awe of the mountains. We have wonderful mountains in NY, the Catskills and the...

Pros: Lots to see and do, great public transportation system, kid-friendly
Cons: Sidewalks can be quite dirty - watch your step!

I read a recent review in which the reviewer said that there wasn't a lot for kids to do in Edinburgh. I must disagree! I am half-Scottish and travel to Edinburgh frequently to visit with family and enjoy the other half of my heritage. My 8-year-old...

Pros: The ambience,history and the food
Cons: none

THE WITCHERY BY THE CASTLE The Witchery is located in an historic building just a few short steps from the esplanade of Edinburgh Castle at the top of the Royal Mile. We used to dine there a lot but hadn't been for quite a few years and ...

Pros: charming city, fun pubs, beautiful buildings
Cons: cold and wet in the wintertime

The spring semester of my junior year in college, I traveled to Edinburgh, Scotland to study abroad. I was enrolled as a foreign study student at the University of Edinburgh for three months in 1995.

Despite the fact that it snowed and rained...

Pros: Beautiful architecture, great pubs, great parties, the Festival and HOGMANAY
Cons: Gets very cold in winter, and the winter days are very short

Pubs, architecture, incredible castle, great festival, more pubs, the best place to be on New Years Eve. Almost the cultural center of Europe, complete with castle on volcanic crags, one of the oldest Universities, great nightlife and fabulous...