- Afternoon Tea by bus
- Today at the Edinburgh International Science Festival
- Edinburgh Ceilidhs
- More accolades for Old Town Chambers
- The Scottish Parliamentary Election 2016
When you buy a MacTours City Tour ticket you might get more than you bargained for! Along with the bus ticket you have the chance to try out some of the city’s best afternoon tea establishments.
Available until the 29 October, visitors can save up to 25% at five venues across the city, including Café Hub on Castlehill, The Royal Exchange Coffee House at The Real Mary King’s Close and new venue, The Printing Press.
Kenny Campbell, Tour Operations Manager at Edinburgh Bus Tours, said: “In recent years, Edinburgh has gained a reputation for offering some of the country’s best foodie experiences. We are always looking to give our visitors more reasons to hop-off our tours to enjoy the very best of Edinburgh before hopping back on and continuing their sightseeing.
“After purchasing a ticket at Waverley Bridge, the main tour departure point, visitors can simply sit back and enjoy the sights, before hopping off and refuelling at one of our partner venues. I’m sure the discounts will prove popular but one question remains – will anyone get round all five venues in one day?”
MacTours tickets cost £15 for adults and £7.50 for children, with family tickets from £36 for two adults and up to three children. Hop on – hop off tickets are valid for 24 hours and visitors can see more for less with Grand and Royal tickets.
For more information about Edinburgh Bus Tours, visit www.edinburghtour.com
The Edinburgh International Science Festival is now well underway and today at various times at Surgeon’s Hall Museums there is an event for children 6 and older. Booking details here.
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There’s been a motorcycle accident and the driver has been brought to hospital. Scrub up like a surgeon and learn how to treat them. By using real surgical instruments and real surgical techniques, YOU will treat their injuries.
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This is a family activity where adults and children can work together.
Please note this activity is for children 6 years and older. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
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The Edinburgh Ceilidh club has been in touch with news about tonight and Friday:
For the next two Tuesdays we have the Edinburgh ceilidh club at our regular time but it will be taking place at the Assembly Roxy. Tickets are available online from www.edinburghceilidhclub.com/tickets or in person from the box office at Summerhall, and any remaining tickets will be available when doors open just before 8pm.
Also don’t miss our next Friday ceilidh with Teannaich at the Assembly Roxy on the 8th April. Doors open at 7:15pm with dancing kicking of from 7:30pm you can get your tickets online from www.edinburghceilidhclub.com or in person from Tickets Scotland (Rose Street). Tickets are selling fast for this ceilidh so make sure you get yours soon so you don’t miss out.
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Old Town Chambers – Edinburgh’s collection of prestigious serviced apartments – has won the Best Interior Design award at the inaugural Serviced Apartment Awards.
The five-star apartments beat off stiff competition from competitors in both London and Australia to claim the top prize.
Held in London, the awards were created to recognise the serviced apartment, aparthotel, extended stay and short term rental industry, which according to a recent report, is on track to be the fastest-growing segment of the UK hospitality sector in the next two years.
Gavin MacLennan, general manager at Old Town Chambers, said: “We’re extremely proud to be bringing the Serviced Apartment Awards’ Best Interior Design award back to Edinburgh, as the competition was extremely tough.
“Our aim at the Old Town Chambers is to create a home from home, with an added touch of luxury, which blends the best of the old and the new. It feels like this award is an endorsement of our approach, and with some exciting plans in the pipeline, we’ve got a big couple of years ahead of us.”
Located in the heart of the Edinburgh, just off the Royal Mile, Old Town Chambers comprises 50 apartments, ranging from one-bed studio apartments to a stunning three bed penthouse, which offers views across Edinburgh and over to Fife.
For more details, log-on to www.lateralcity.com/old-town-chambers
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