Kirstyn Smith is a freelance music journalist based in Edinburgh, Scotland. She has written for The List, Huck Magazine, the Big Issue and more.
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10 top day trips from Edinburgh for hiking and beach walks
You might never want to leave Edinburgh, and we get it. The Scottish capital is loved the world over for its culture, restaurants and Fringe Festival (to name a few). But if you limit your time in Scotland to just Edinburgh, trust us, you’re missing out.
Scotland is full of gems, but the best part is a whole lot of them can be reached by train or car in just one day – with enough time left to get back in time for dinner. From hilly hikes to wide-open beaches and from pretty towns to full-blown city breaks, these day trips from Edinburgh are not to be missed. Here are our favourites.
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This guide was updated by Edinburgh-based Arusa Quereshi, and Time Out editors. At Time Out, all of our travel guides are written by local writers who know their cities inside out. For more about how we curate, see our editorial guidelines. This guide includes affiliate links, which have no influence on our editorial content. For more information, see our affiliate guidelines.
The 15 best afternoon teas in Edinburgh
You can’t help but want to treat yourself when you’re in Edinburgh. This city is dripping with grandeur, filled with top-notch restaurants and magnificent castles, and pretty much everywhere you go feels fit for royalty.
So why not round the weekend off with one of the most indulgent activities there is? And by that we mean, of course, afternoon tea. And unsurprisingly, Auld Reekie boasts a whole number of brilliant spots for it. From croissants and caviar to scones, cream and jam, here are the best afternoon teas in the city. Thank us later.
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This guide was recently updated by Dayna McAlpine, a writer based in Edinburgh. At Time Out, all of our travel guides are written by local writers who know their cities inside out. For more about how we curate, see our editorial guidelines.