Edinburgh, Scotland, was never atop my list of desired summer vacations. However, a recent visit to the capital city convinced me otherwise. With a history dating back to 8500 BC, the hilly Scottish ...

Previous editions of the performing arts event launched shows like “Baby Reindeer” and “Fleabag.” Maybe there’s another breakout hit among this year’s more than 3,600 shows. By Isobel Lewis Each ...

Whether it be Richard Madden’s soothing Scottish brogue or the scenic backdrop of the heart-wrenching love story portrayed in One Day (or... maybe you're just a diehard Harry Potter fan), whatever it ...

Tucked down a cobbled street off George IV Bridge, Greyfriars Kirkyard (meaning churchyard in Scots) is a surprisingly peaceful spot by day with the sun filtering through the leaves of ancient oak ...

It may be close to the city center but, as the name suggests, there's a cute small-town feel to the Dean Village. Old watermills and pretty buildings perch on the Water of Leith creating a setting ...

Performances in N.Y.C. Advertisement Supported by Some picks from the more than 3,000 shows in the Scottish arts extravaganza, including comedy, dance, theater and some gloriously weird spectacles. By ...

The streets of Scotland’s capital are magical for kids, with national museums to explore, extinct volcanoes to climb and the looming spectre of Edinburgh Castle to fire the imagination. At Christmas, ...

The Real Mary King's Close, on Edinburgh's historic Royal Mile, takes visitors through a warren of 17th-century streets, revealing the history, secrets and struggles of its deceased residents. It runs ...

There was a flurry of Music Box social activity before leaving London. On Friday night I found myself at a BBQ where everyone there was about to be in a show before Edinburgh. Everything was ...

Explore the beauty of Edinburgh this autumn with our guide to the top 20 activities you can't miss, including scenic walks ...

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