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LNER train - Edinburgh-London.
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Train journeys

Train review: Scotland to England journey is stress-free and cheap

The ease of boarding and disembarking in the city centres, close enough to walk to hotels, brings the blood pressure down and saves on Uber fares.

  • by Kristie Kellahan
August is hot in Taipei.

Late winter escapes: The world’s best places for an August holiday

Keen to escape Australia in August? Here are the countries and cities to visit for their summer, winter or welcoming dry season.

  • by Brian Johnston
Kilts have been around in one form or another since the 16th century.

Kilts in Scotland: Where to learn about the history of the garment and clan tartans

'Anything that a man wears as trousers, I want to explore and make into a kilt – corduroy, leather, even transparent PVC.'

  • by Tatyana Leonov
The hotel is a ship, a former lighthouse tender – that is, a vessel that serviced lighthouses in the Hebrides and Northern Isles – now permanently moored in Leith, and transformed into a beautiful, luxurious property.

Hotel review: Converted ship the Fingal Edinburgh is all class

Tasteful, thoughtful luxury in a unique and historic setting.

  • by Ben Groundwater
The hotel is housed within the landmark restored 19th-century India Buildings.

Virgin Hotel, Edinburgh: Where old meets contemporary swagger

Original decor fuses with contemporary swagger to make the interiors of this hotel simply beautiful.

  • by Steve McKenna
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Edinburgh is so much more than its famous castle.

Edinburgh, Scotland, travel guide and things to do: Nine highlights

Edinburgh is so much more than its famous castle.

  • by Jamie Lafferty
Edinburgh Castle: a must-see.

Edinburgh, Scotland travel guide and things to do: Nine must-do highlights

Castles, history, comedy and whisky should all be high on your agenda.

  • by David Whitley
Elephant House.

Edinburgh, Scotland: The city where Harry Potter meets Treasure Island

This is a city with no shortage of literary fame, even JK Rowling penned her novels here.

  • by Steve Meacham
The Royal Mile, Edinburgh.

Travel guide and things to do in Edinburgh, Scotland: Three minute guide to Edinburgh

Even without its impressive annual festival line-up, Edinburgh would be worth visiting for its civic splendour alone.

  • by Rob McFarland
Fringe performers promote their shows on Edinburgh's Royal Mile.

A guide to Edinburgh's festivals: From fringe to science

Here's a guide to Edinburgh's festivals, including the lesser-known.

  • by Rob McFarland