Scotland's most visitor-friendly city continues to attract tourists all year-round, and with good reason: its narrow streets and grand buildings combine to make it perhaps the most handsome city in the UK. However, it's more than merely a museum piece - with lively dining and shopping scenes, there'[...]
A guide to Edinburgh and Leith's drinking establishments. It rates each venue on price, drink selection, atmosphere, food and clean toilets.[...]
Discover the horrible and hilarious secrets of Edinburgh's chequered (or perhaps tartaned) past. Fiona Macdonald presents a history of Scotland's most powerful city, from ancient to modern, gracious to grimy. Edinbroo! 'Auld Reekie', 'Quite enchanting - like fairlyland!','The Athens of the North', '[...]
Edinburgh Castle is one of Scotland's most awe-inspiring and striking landmarks. A site of human habitation since the 9th century BC, it has a rich and varied history and has been a crucial strategic military site for thousands of years. A new title in the popular 'Luath Storyteller' series, Tales o[...]
In 1741, Britain and Spain were at war. Commodore Anson and his small squadron battled round Cape Horn into the Pacific to take the war to the Spanish possessions in the South Seas. It was a notable moment in British naval history, when far-sighted men were beginning to realise the great benefits to[...]
Uncover the magnificence of Scotland's capital city of Edinburgh with the help of this genuinely pocket-sized, pop-up map. Small in size, yet big on detail, this compact, dependable Edinburgh city map will ensure you don't miss a thing. * Includes a pop-up map covering the historic city centre* Top [...]
Get to the heart of Scotland's principal cities of Edinburgh and Glasgow with the help of this genuinely pocket-sized, pop-up map. Small in size, yet big on detail, this compact, dependable Edinburgh and Glasgow city map will ensure you don't miss a thing. Includes two pop-up maps covering Edinburgh[...]
Come on a journey. We begin at Blackness Castle, Edinburgh Airport, the Bridges in the far west, then on to Dean Village and the National Gallery of Modern Art in the West End, via Murrayfield, Tynecastle and the Diggers pub. Next to the Cafe Royal, South Bridge, Nicolson Square in the centre, takin[...]
Existential Edinburgh is a personal journey through a city that has for centuries inspired many. An exploration, an evocation of the city's past and present it weaves together personal experience, memory and history. It takes the reader beyond the city's historic centre, looking out to surrounding a[...]
Discover hidden gardens and art that even the locals overlook, visit the strangest of museums, get water-boarded in a prototype Jacuzzi, travel to the Wild West of Morningside, learn the secrets of Mrs Coade's stone, hear tell of the stately house inhabited by packs of wild dogs, see the hidden spri[...]
Experience all of Edinburgh's attractions with this up-to-date, authoritative guide, packed with Insider Tips. Most holidaymakers want to have fun and feel relaxed from the moment they arrive at their holiday destination - that's what Marco Polo Guides are all about. Discover boutique hotels, auth[...]
Marco Polo Pocket Guide Edinburgh: the Travel Guide with Insider TipsExplore Edinburgh with this handy, pocket-sized, authoritative guide, packed with Insider Tips. Discover boutique hotels, authentic restaurants, the city's trendiest places, and get tips on shopping and what to do on a limited budg[...]
Discover Edinburgh's volcanic geography, ancient alleys and architectural modernism with this explorer's guide to the Scottish capital. More than 100 fascinating and unusual historical sites, including ancient closes and secret gardens, mysterious monuments and unexpected underworlds, storied grave[...]
Edinburgh is rightly celebrated for its famous historical and cultural attractions. But for the discerning visitor it has much more to offer away from the well-worn tourist trail. This book takes you to hidden corners and secret sights in this city of contrasts, exploring fascinating locations unkno[...]