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Things to do in Edinburgh

How to do Hogmanay in Edinburgh

The Scottish capital’s New Year celebrations are wild but can be overwhelming. Enjoy them to the full with a little strategic planning

Travel

A stately hideaway on the edge of Edinburgh

Established in the 17th century, the Penicuik Estate is now welcoming its first paying guests

Things to do in Edinburgh

On the fringe: Three of Edinburgh’s best bike rides

Despite the hills and cobbled streets, the Scottish capital is surprisingly cycle-friendly, with routes leading to landmarks along canal paths, old railway lines and a seaside esplanade

Travel

The perfect Scottish Highlands road trip

Food, views and tweed galore make for a braw adventure

Eating and drinking in Edinburgh

An insider guide to Edinburgh’s fine-dining scene

Thanks to a new generation of local chefs shining the spotlight on Scotland’s world-class produce, some of the UK’s best gourmet restaurants are to be found north of the border

Eating and drinking in Edinburgh

Edinburgh pubs: a connoisseur’s selection

The city is famed for its multitude of watering holes, from the colourfully traditional (often centuries-old) to the coolly contemporary

Things to do in Edinburgh

Intelligence report: Edinburgh through the eyes of a spy novelist

Ava Glass stakes out a city that more than lends itself to tales of espionage

Eating and drinking in Edinburgh

Eòrna: Edinburgh’s most intimate dining experience

This tiny 12-seat establishment is putting a plucky chef-sommelier duo on the city’s culinary map

Eating and drinking in Edinburgh

Edinburgh’s Lyla: ‘I want to give people one of the best meals they’ve ever had’

At his fourth restaurant in the Scottish capital, superchef Stuart Ralston is ambitiously rethinking local fare — from fish and chips to Cullen skink — to stunning effect

Things to do in Edinburgh

Star violinist and festival director Nicola Benedetti’s guide to Edinburgh

The musician at the helm of the Edinburgh International Festival on her favourite sights and bites in the city

Things to do in Edinburgh

The Edinburgh Fringe: dos and don’ts

An insider guide to navigating the biggest performing-arts festival in the world

Fitness in Edinburgh

Running in Edinburgh: an insider’s guide to three top routes

Where to take in the landmarks and lesser-known gems

Things to do in Edinburgh

My Top 10: Jackie Wullschläger’s personal pick of the National Galleries Scotland

The FT’s art critic shares her selection of masterpieces from an adventurous collection

Eating and drinking in Edinburgh

Flexing the company card: business dining in Edinburgh

Where the city’s fund managers, lawyers and consultants break bread and seal deals

Things to do in Edinburgh

Portrait of a park: the drama and delight of Edinburgh’s Holyrood Park

It may be just a short walk from the heart of the city, but this magical historic site with its meadows, glens, lochs and peaks is a real wilderness

Travel

Broadcaster Gemma Cairney’s guide to Edinburgh

The radio presenter, author and chair of the Edinburgh Art Festival on ceilidhs, swimming and vintage shopping in the Scottish capital

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Beyond shortbread: a new craft gallery focuses on Scottish heritage

The curators aim to broaden the idealised concept of Scottish culture to show ‘who we are through what we make’

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Your city secrets

Things to do in Edinburgh

FT readers: your Edinburgh highlights

Your favourite things to see and do in and around the Scottish capital

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How to do Hogmanay in Edinburgh

A stately hideaway on the edge of Edinburgh

On the fringe: Three of Edinburgh’s best bike rides

The perfect Scottish Highlands road trip

An insider guide to Edinburgh’s fine-dining scene

Edinburgh pubs: a connoisseur’s selection

Intelligence report: Edinburgh through the eyes of a spy novelist

Eòrna: Edinburgh’s most intimate dining experience

Edinburgh’s Lyla: ‘I want to give people one of the best meals they’ve ever had’

Star violinist and festival director Nicola Benedetti’s guide to Edinburgh

The Edinburgh Fringe: dos and don’ts

Running in Edinburgh: an insider’s guide to three top routes

My Top 10: Jackie Wullschläger’s personal pick of the National Galleries Scotland

Flexing the company card: business dining in Edinburgh

Portrait of a park: the drama and delight of Edinburgh’s Holyrood Park

Broadcaster Gemma Cairney’s guide to Edinburgh

Beyond shortbread: a new craft gallery focuses on Scottish heritage

Explore by topic

Your city secrets

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