One of the (many) reasons we fall in love with Edinburgh over and over again is the architecture. So it seems only fitting to celebrate someone who has had a significant impact on Edinburgh’s cityscape. On 15 July 1790 William Henry Playfair was born in London and 231 years later,…
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Edinburgh’s Old Town is known for its beautifully dramatic landscape and colourful history. Centuries ago, the citizens of old Edinburgh were notoriously superstitious, and therefore, the city was rife with ghostly tales and witch trials. With the nights drawing in, it seems appropriate to cover a few strange tales of…
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Known as Scotland’s most famous poet, there are more monuments and memorials dedicated to Robert Burns than any other writer in the world. Though not from Edinburgh, the Bard of Ayrshire made his mark on both the streets and the people of the capital. There are many ways to toast…
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