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The Lost Close launches rare 30-year-old single cask whisky from local distillery
A historic underground visitor attraction hidden just off the Royal Mile has launched a rare 30-year-old independently bottled grain whisky.
The Lost Close No. 3...
Upcoming roadworks on Royal Mile to replace “unsightly” security barriers
AS PART of a push to replace the “unsightly” security barriers on the Royal Mile, roadworks will commence next month to complete the installation of new security-rated, retractable bollards.
Security barriers installed...
Notorious “eyesore” square to be revamped as part of Edinburgh visitor levy Old Town clean-up
THE City of Edinburgh Council is set to sink millions earned from the tourist tax into a raft of projects focused on cleaning up Edinburgh’s Old Town, which...
Pronto ready to take a slice of Edinburgh pizza market
Authentic Italian “pizza al taglio” has arrived in Scotland for the first time with the opening of Pronto Slice - the latest venture from...
Rainy weather draws crowds to the hidden world beneath Edinburgh’s Royal Mile
Wet July drives record breaking numbers underground to unravel Edinburgh’s dark past at The Real Mary King’s Close
With the Met Office confirming this...
Capital Coffee – Santu Coffee Bar, Canongate.
For those in search of really good coffee, the Royal Mile has been something of a desert.
There are decent places in the vicinity, such as Milkman (two...
Museum of Edinburgh reopening tomorrow
The Museum of Edinburgh which is housed in Huntly House, one of the most historic buildings on the Royal Mile reopens on 30 August...
Community council oppose Royal Mile billboard
by Joseph Anderson Local Democracy Reporter
Community councillors are ‘vehemently objecting’ to plans to hoist a huge two-storey advertising board on the Royal Mile,...
Jolly Judge is top pub for cider
The Jolly Judge of Edinburgh’s historic Royal Mile is one of the top cider pubs in Britain according to members of the Campaign for...
Classic dish let-down in busy bistro
We were recommended Le Bistro and on booking online it was even more attractive as it was promoting a 30 per cent discount on...
Councillor grills tour company over employees
A councillor has hit out at directors of a walking tour over the treatment of workers.
Labour councillor Scott Arthur grilled the director of tour...
Radisson celebrates summer with its gin terrace
The Radisson Collection Royal Mile Hotel is celebrating summer this year with a pop up gin bar featuring Rock Rose gin which comes from...
G&V open their gin terrace for the summer
The G&V Royal Mile Hotel Edinburgh has opened its gin terrace for the summer, and we were lucky enough to be invited along to...
Hearts Launch New Home Strip
Hearts have launched their new Umbro home strip and training range for season 2017/18. The club chose the location of the Heart of Midlothian...
Indian restaurant opens in iconic Edinburgh location
Indian restaurant brand Ronaq has opened a new venture in the heart of Edinburgh’s £150m New Waverley development which is currently transforming the city’s...
Scotch Whisky Experience is Unique Venue of the Year
The Scottish Event Awards have lauded The Scotch Whisky Experience on The Royal Mile which has been named Unique Venue of the Year.
The five star whisky...
G&V welcome 180,000 new guests
The five-star G&V Royal Mile Hotel Edinburgh is welcoming 180,000 new guests this month.
The guests are honey bees which will live in hives on its rooftop in...
100,000 tickets sold for Virgin Money Street of Light in a week
An unbelievable 100,000 tickets have been dispensed for the newest event at Edinburgh's Christmas in just a week since they became available. Tickets are freeboot absolutely...
Where to eat and drink – Civerino’s Italian Street Food & Pizza Bar
Civerino’s is located just off the Royal Mile near the Tron Kirk in Hunter Square. The restaurant serves a fanatastic selection of family recipes handed...
Secrets of the Royal Mile: Mercat Tours is 30!
'We didn't have indoor toilets in Edinburgh; we didn't have outdoor toilets either. We had buckets in which people did their 'nastiness' and threw...
Royal Mile visitor attraction expanding
The Real Mary King’s Close will take pride of place on The Royal Mile as part of a substantial refurbishment and expansion plan are...
Royal Mile closed for charity walk this morning
The Royal Mile is closed today from 10.45 till around 1pm. But it is for a very good reason!
There will be a procession from...
Thursday in Edinburgh – What’s On Today
Firrhill Christmas Market: enjoy seasonal refreshments as you browse the fabulous stalls - crafts, gifts, cards, jewellery, cakes, decorations and much, much more....7.15-9.15pm, Firrhill High School,...
What’s On in Edinburgh this week
MONDAY 10TH NOVEMBER 2014
Pakistan Society Heritage Project presents Rural Reflections: an exhibition of rural scenery of Pakistan and Scotland. 'Here we share the stories...
The Scottish International Storytelling Festival 2014 – Mercat Tours
Think only modern architects make mistakes? Fondly imagine that if your house had been built in the 18th century you wouldn't have that mouldy...
What’s On in Edinburgh this week
What's On is truly international this week, with Poland, Italy, Spain, Afghanistan, Palestine, Denmark, China, France, the USA, Canada, Japan and the entire African...
Incident on Royal Mile – one man detained
The police have issued an update on the incident which took place on the Royal Mile last night which involved police officers on the...
Where to eat and drink – Aperitivo Hour at the G&V
Aperitivo Hour is back at G&V Royal Mile Hotel. The five star luxury hotel has launched a brand new ‘Aperitivo’ cocktail menu, offering a...
What’s on in Edinburgh this week
MONDAY 23 JUNE 2014
Edible Gardening: Seasonal Advice. Drop in to find out how to grow your own food and take a look around the...
Royal Mile spruced up for spring
Spring clean for the Royal Mile
A team joined forces this morning to clean up one of Edinburgh's most iconic streets for residents, visitors and...
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