City Guides

We've got you covered. Here are five worthwhile things to within an hour of the capital this August.

When there's a two-hour gap to kill between shows at the Fringe, where to go?

There's plenty of affordable accommodation to be found in the heart of the city

It’s the half-way point of the Fringe – and you’ve hit the wall. This marathon attempt to take in all comedy, theatre and random flyers on offer has hit your bank balance hard and has your wallet/purse quivering with fatigue. You may have spent a lot already but retreating into your flat and watching episodes …

Comedy? You bet. Theatre? Most definitely. Music? Right on. The Edinburgh Festival will be bringing over 3,000 shows to the cobbled streets and windy back alleys of Auld Reekie. But with all these festival shows comes a lot of thirsty patrons, looking to soak up that festival atmosphere. August sees a whole host of pop-up …

Trendy bars are all well and good, with their timber furnishings and food served on slates, but the warm glow of a friendly pub on a biting winter’s evening is an unmatched joy. We’ve gathered together twelve of the best old school public houses in Edinburgh. But we know there are plenty more – tell us …

We've put together a list of our favourite places to drink al fresco with friends – and we bet there are a couple you haven't even heard of yet

Here are some of the most scrumptious brunch options Edinburgh has to offer

There's nothing more simply satisfying than a good burger, so how do so many sub-par restaurants get it so very wrong?

The barnet, the mop, the mane, the thatch – whatever you're calling it, deciding where to get your hair cut can be a conundrum

Is hysterical laughter and theatrical entertainment allowed in Edinburgh when the Festival and Fringe aren't in town?

We've lassoed a list of Edinburgh's strongest Tex-Mex contenders

If you're looking to get involved in 2015's Edinburgh Festival events, whether looking for your first experience of an arts-based job, or you're planning a full career change – then here is our guide to employment and volunteering options

We asked for your favourites (and tossed in a couple of our own for good measure) so here are 10 perfect places to get breakfast in Edinburgh

We've chosen a concise handful of the city's most varied, exciting and best value clubs – with something for everyone

Now's the time to start planning your Edinburgh Festival 2015 with our guide to the accommodation options