Edinburgh

The stunning stained‑glass windows of St Giles’ Cathedral in Edinburgh shine with over 900 years of Scottish history, from its founding by King David I in 1124 to Victorian restorations that brought these colours to life. 🌈 📍St Giles' Cathedral 📸IG/miriam_in_wonderland

Serving up colourful and delicious dishes, @wahaca brings traditional Mexican food with a twist to Edinburgh's city centre. Located on South Saint Andrew Street, Wahaca offers a vibrant dining experience with Mexican small plates, tasty tacos and zesty cocktails. 🌮 Don't miss out this March! Wahaca is taking part in Eat Out Edinburgh, offering their 'Taste of Wahaca' set menu with a freshly shaken cocktail for only £25 per person. With this offer running until the end of March from Monday - Thursday, don't miss out! 🍸 @EdinCityCentre Discover all Eat Out Edinburgh offers here 👉 edinburghcitycentre.co.uk/eat-out-edinbu…

Discover iconic French fashion within the heart of Edinburgh's city centre. Amongst the luxury of Multrees Walk, Longchamp arrived earlier this year as the very first boutique in Scotland and the first outside of London. 👜 Renowned for its timeless leather goods, beautiful handbags and luxury luggage - the new flagship store brings Parisian style to Scotland and invites visitors and locals alike to discover Longchamp's signature collections. @EdinCityCentre

Learn to make bao buns that are equal parts cute and tasty at Take Five. Join this hands on workshop and create them from scratch, learning every step of the process to get them soft, fluffy and perfectly steamed. Make fun designs from pink pigs to smiley peas in a pod that are sure to impress. Perfect for all ages, it’s a foodie adventure full of laughs and you get to take home your recipe and your delicious creations to recreate the magic at home.🫛🐷

The @SocialBite Café has made its return to Edinburgh's Rose Street! Back in 2012, the café opened as a small coffee and sandwich shop. After a young homeless man named Peter simply asked for a job, the business became involved in tackling homelessness and led to over 10 years of campaigning. After a few months, the shop introduced the 'Pay It Forward' scheme, where customers can buy food in advance for those who need it. Now a hugely successful charity across the world in 2026, the café has been completely refurbished and re-opened on Rose Street. Continuing with their Pay It Forward programme and daily free food service, the new café is a beautiful space where customers can enjoy good food for a good cause, with a warming sense of community.

Located just west of Edinburgh, Linlithgow is the perfect spot for an easily accessible and wonderfully varied day trip away from the city centre. With regular trains running from Edinburgh Waverley station that only take around 25 minutes, you'll arrive in this historic town in no time at all. In just one day you can learn all about medieval history at Linlithgow Palace and Museum, with plenty of cosy spots to stop for lunch or a quick coffee on the go. If you fancy a walk through the countryside while you're there, Beecraigs Country Park and Midhope Castle are both close by with stunning scenic views.

@AnnaEll06605627 Hi Anna, you can find a range of accommodation options on our website: edinburgh.org/accommodation. 🙂

@edinburgh can you suggest any hotels of any kind near the airport , so we can travel in for gigs at murrayfield please ?

Happy Mother’s Day to all the Mums, Grans, Sisters – whoever the leading lady is in your life! We hope you have a lovely day celebrating in our beautiful city. Whether it’s a stroll through Princes Street Gardens, a fancy afternoon tea, or just a quiet cuppa at home, enjoy every minute!💐 📍Princes Street Gardens

A quiet evening in South Queensferry. As the sun sets, the street lamps begin to glow along the High Street, lighting up the beautiful independent shops that fill the street.🌙 📍South Queensferry 📷 IG/paul_watt_photography

@karen087095169 We couldn't agree more!

@edinburgh Nothing beats a wander down Elm Row. Those independent boutiques and cozy cafes make it such a charming Edinburgh escape.

On the south-east side of Leith Walk, Elm Row is lined with a variety of independent cafes, gift shops and boutiques. Only a short walk from Waverley station, it's the kind of street where you pop in for a coffee and end up discovering something really special.

@Dougjwmv You just beat us to it! We're super excited by the news.🙂

@edinburgh No mention of Edinburgh being named the 3rd best city in the world by Time Out this week?

A brand new addition to Edinburgh's food scene, Uncle Tiger brings rotating Asian-inspired menus to Bristo Place. With themed menus based on different Asian locations, you can expect delicious dishes, cocktails and fresh ideas every time you visit. 🍜

We're so excited that Edinburgh has been named the 3rd Best City in the World 2026 by Time Out, being recognised for our amazing food scene, stunning green spaces, vibrant art & culture and more A huge thank you to everyone who makes our city so special, from businesses, attractions to the communities and residents that bring it all to life. Here’s to continuing to shine on the global stage!🌍 timeout.com/travel/best-ci…

Edinburgh residents, win tickets to The Edwardians: Age of Elegance exhibition at The King’s Gallery, Palace of Holyroodhouse. Discover the glamour and style of the Edwardian era through more than 150 objects from the Royal Collection, over half of which are on display in Scotland for the first time. To celebrate @RCT exhibition’s opening, we’re offering five EH postcode holders the chance to win a pair of tickets to the press view on Thursday 23 April 2026, complete with an exclusive introduction by the curator. 📆 Entries close at midnight on Monday 30 March 2026. Find out more and how to enter.👇🏻 bit.ly/4sK8dcp 📸 Image credit: © Royal Collection Trust

After selling her beautiful jewellery on market stalls and online for over 30 years, Chandra Mather opened her first Royal Mile Silver shop on Jeffrey Street in 2025. 💍🤍 Offering uniquely designed ethically sourced pieces from across the world, Chandra's business has built a loyal following of local customers along with success amongst visitors to the city. From traditional Celtic and Viking designs to elegant silver and gold pieces, @royalmilesilver truly has something for everyone. Don't miss a visit here when visiting Edinburgh.

Amongst all the hustle and bustle of the city, Edinburgh has many places you can take time to refresh and reset when you need. From coastal day trips to woodland walks, there are calming spots across Edinburgh to stop and take a breath, or enjoy time with family and friends during your stay. 🧡 Check out our full list of recommendations here 👉 edinburgh.org/blog/places-in…

Make the most of Eat Out Edinburgh offers this month at Paesano Pizza! 🍕 Having only opened its first Edinburgh location in late 2025, Paesano Pizza brings authentic Neapolitan pizza to the heart of the city on George Street. Serving up fresh and delicious pizza made with the finest Italian ingredients, this is not a spot to miss! Even better, with Eat Out Edinburgh you can save your pennies as all pizzas normally priced over £10 are available for £10 only from Sunday-Friday throughout March (T&Cs apply). Discover all offers here 👉 edinburghcitycentre.co.uk/eat-out-edinbu… @EdinCityCentre

A moment on the Royal Mile. Tour groups gather, locals pass through and centuries of history frame the everyday.⛅ 📍Royal Mile 📸IG/momentsbyprats #ForeverEdinburgh #EdinPhoto

Founded in 1128 by King David I, Holyrood Abbey was closely connected to Scotland’s royal history for centuries. After the Protestant Reformation, the abbey’s choir and transepts were lost, although the nave continued to be used as a parish church. However, in 1687 King James VII and II evicted the congregation, and the building gradually fell into ruin, leaving the striking Gothic remains seen today. 📍 Holyrood Abbey 📸IG/MyInstaScotland #ForeverEdinburgh #EdinPhoto