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<p>Gleneagles Townhouse offer some of the best views of Edinburgh whilst sipping on a sundowner Credit</p>

Best hotels in Edinburgh 2025, reviewed

<p>For pretty cityscape views, head to the Lochrin Bar atop Moxy Edinburgh Fountainbridge </p>

Best cheap hotels in Edinburgh 2025, reviewed

<p>Order yourself some champagne on ice and bed down at these boutique stays in Edinburgh</p>

Best boutique hotels in Edinburgh 2025, reviewed

<p>Five-star W Edinburgh opened in 2023</p>

Scotland’s best hotel of 2025 named

An incorrect flightpath was submitted the day before

British Airways flight to Germany accidentally lands in Scotland

The trip between the English and Scottish capitals will take about four hours

London-Edinburgh trains to cost less than £25 with budget rail link

Copenhagen has been ranked the best liveable city for European expats

Copenhagen ranked most liveable city for Europeans

Venice is introducing a tourist tax - but will it reduce crowds?

Why tourist taxes will never solve the problem of overtourism

A consultation to introduce a £2 tourist tax for Edinburgh has won strong support

Edinburgh to introduce £2 a day tourist tax

A consultation to introduce a £2 tourist tax for Edinburgh has won strong support

Edinburgh could introduce £2 tourist tax after plan wins approval

Stag in Scottish Highlands

St Andrew's Day: 10 reasons why Scotland is the greatest country

‘Rip it Up takes a hard look at what Scottish pop is – and I think it’s an attitude, more than just a tartan trim’

Why Edinburgh is the best city for pop fans

Branson, whose wife is from Edinburgh, opposes the introduction of a tourist tax

Richard Branson fears tourist tax will drive away visitors

There's more to Edinburgh than the castle, says Ian Rankin, who tries to avoid using it in his novels

Edinburgh through Ian Rankin's eyes