The Scottish capital’s New Year celebrations are wild but can be overwhelming. Enjoy them to the full with a little strategic planning
Established in the 17th century, the Penicuik Estate is now welcoming its first paying guests
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
Food, views and tweed galore make for a braw adventure
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
The city is famed for its multitude of watering holes, from the colourfully traditional (often centuries-old) to the coolly contemporary
Ava Glass stakes out a city that more than lends itself to tales of espionage
This tiny 12-seat establishment is putting a plucky chef-sommelier duo on the city’s culinary map
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
The musician at the helm of the Edinburgh International Festival on her favourite sights and bites in the city
An insider guide to navigating the biggest performing-arts festival in the world
Where to take in the landmarks and lesser-known gems
The FT’s art critic shares her selection of masterpieces from an adventurous collection
Where the city’s fund managers, lawyers and consultants break bread and seal deals
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
The radio presenter, author and chair of the Edinburgh Art Festival on ceilidhs, swimming and vintage shopping in the Scottish capital
The curators aim to broaden the idealised concept of Scottish culture to show ‘who we are through what we make’
Your favourite things to see and do in and around the Scottish capital
The former Scottish first minister on SNP scandals, falling out with Alex Salmond — and why pressure for a new referendum will return
Uncover the sharp contrasts of the city’s dual nature — from castle to cathedral to Canongate oyster bar
Just three years after opening a restaurant, Scotland’s oldest operating distiller Glenturret has become an unlikely gastronomic destination
Michelin-starred chef Sam Yorke is a poster boy for modern Scottish cuisine — and a master of the elevated potato
‘Trainspotting’, ‘The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie’, the poetic realism of Bill Douglas . . . the city’s very different faces have long inspired filmmakers
The Carbuncle Cup celebrates the monstrosities we are condemned to live with
From fashion to food, Hebridean style is tastier than ever
Key Notes | A sister property to the Edinburgh original offers lavish cocktails and louche interiors
First-rate works by Charles Rennie Mackintosh and the Scottish Colourists are on show, even if the narrative is muddled
The celebrated Scottish sporting estate is opening a much-anticipated outpost in Edinburgh. Charlotte Sinclair is among the first guests
