Andy Hayes:

Edinburgh Cafe Culture at Elephants and Bagels

I thought I’d briefly highlight what many people call my “remote office” because you’ll find me there working often. It’s the lovely cafe of Elephant and Bagels in Edinburgh’s Old Town. The Venue In amongst the ethnic grocery shops and restaurants on Nicholson Square...

March 15th, 2010 | Edinburgh | Read More

Photo Friday: George Heriot’s School

TGIF: It’s that time again, time for Photo Friday. Today we have a spooky night shot of George Heriot’s School. It’s such a gorgeous building, opened in the 1600s as George Heriot’s hospital. George Heriot was a wealthy philanthropist and goldsmith who at the time donated...

March 12th, 2010 | Edinburgh | Read More

On the Royal Mile, It’s Always Sunday…

There’s one place on the Royal Mile where it’s always a Sunday, with steaming mugs of coffee and good ol’ comfort food served up daily. It’s quite central so a hopping and bustling place, but well worth the attempt to try and grab a table. What’s it called? Well, It’s...

March 11th, 2010 | Edinburgh | Read More

Got Harp? Go Edinburgh for the Edinburgh Harp Festival

Edinburgh really is the city of festivals – but it’s not all about the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in August. Coming up in April is another unexpected delight: the Edinburgh Harp Festival. Harps in Scottish Culture Before getting into the festival, it’s probably worth talking about...

March 9th, 2010 | Edinburgh | Read More

The Top Five Best Gardens of Edinburgh

One of the greatest joys of Edinburgh is the great outdoors. While it isn’t always warm enough to get a tan, the city’s parks and gardens offer tourist and locals a place to get some fresh air and relax. I’d like to highlight my five favourite gardens of Edinburgh; each one is different...

March 7th, 2010 | Edinburgh | Read More

Photo Friday: Edinburgh Inspiration

It’s Photo Friday again, and today’s shot is a new angle on a familiar site: the Scottish Parliament. This photo is of the Canongate Wall, which is one of the many pieces of outdoor public art featured around the Parliament. The wall is made up of several types of stones from Scotland,...

March 5th, 2010 | Edinburgh | Read More

The Best Golf Courses in Edinburgh

Golf is one of the biggest draws to Scotland – there are so many tour operators and options for having a great golfing experience. After all, Scotland is the ‘birthplace of golf.’ You don’t have to go far, though, to enjoy a good game. Here’s a few of the best golf...

March 4th, 2010 | Edinburgh | Read More

Six Nations Rugby

If you’re going to enjoy a rugby game here in Edinburgh’s Murrayfield Stadium, then make it a Six Nations Rugby game. They’re good fun and a great way to get a flavour of the European rugby circuit. Who are the Six Nations The six nations that compete in this rugby tournament include: England Scotland Wales Ireland France Italy The...

March 2nd, 2010 | Edinburgh | Read More

Wee Guide to Edinburgh on Your iPhone

If you’re looking for a guide to Edinburgh on your iPhone app, I’ve got a great suggestion for you: the Wee Guide to Edinburgh [iTunes link], released late last fall. It’s half travel guide and half walking tour, covering all of the major sights of the city. Here’s an example...

February 28th, 2010 | Edinburgh | Read More

Photo Friday: Bass Rock, North Berwick

The fun folks at Delicious Baby have a great ritual of featuring a photo every Friday so we thought we’d join in. Today is Bass Rock in North Berwick. Bass Rock is actually and island, made up of volcanic rock. Usually called the “Bass, ” it’s actually privately owned by...

February 26th, 2010 | Edinburgh | Read More

Five Great Scots in the Vancouver Olympics

It’s Olympics time in Vancouver, and if you haven’t, be sure to check out the ultimate PlanetEye Olympics Guide to Vancouver. It’s fantastic. Scotland doesn’t compete in the Olympics at a national level but under the Team Great Britain flag. But here’s some of the Scots...

February 24th, 2010 | Edinburgh | Read More

What’s on Edinburgh – Late February Edition

Hopefully you have an eventful (or uneventful, as the case may be) Valentine’s Day. We’re on the home stretch and it will be spring soon – the sun is rising earlier and earlier and setting later now, so let’s celebrate with what’s on the end of this month. Arabic...

February 22nd, 2010 | Edinburgh | Read More

Secret Scotland Guides are now “Free”

If you’ve got a time, a tour of Scotland isn’t complete without leaving Edinburgh for a few days to see the Scottish highlands. The castles, lochs, and rolling hills in the mist – I take it for granted living here, but it is indeed one of the world’s most stunning landscapes. The...

February 20th, 2010 | Edinburgh | Read More

Your Embarrassment-Free Guide to Edinburgh Pronunciation

Let’s face it – Edinburgh’s streets and attractions are filled with Auld Scots names and unusual old English pronuncations/spellings. Heck, even the city’s name can be a sticking point for pronunciation for the unfamiliar! So, here’s the PlanetEye Embarrassment-Free...

February 18th, 2010 | Edinburgh | Read More

HOT Edinburgh Restaurants: Pretty in Pink at Pink Olive

Last week I lunched at one of Edinburgh’s up-and-coming it dining hotpots: Pink Olive. Just off the University of Edinburgh campus, it’s the perfect balance between classy chic and a value for money bistro. It has lots of competition from nearby cafes and restaurants that have long...

February 16th, 2010 | Edinburgh | Read More

What’s on Edinburgh – Valentine’s Edition

Hey you love birds! If you’re looking for something to do for Valentine’s Day, this What’s on Edition will not help – you’re too late. (But you can try one of our suggestions for romance in Edinburgh on Valentine’s Day.) But here are some tips for what’s...

February 14th, 2010 | Edinburgh | Read More

Luxury Scotland at a Discount

Luxury Scotland are offering some bargain-basement discount rates for those of you wishing to come to Scotland and enjoy yourself with a bit of a splash. Here are three of the main property that are offering up some seriously good value for money. Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa One of Edinburgh’s...

February 12th, 2010 | Edinburgh | Read More

Top 10 Best Scottish Songs of All Time

Music has long been a part of Celtic tradition, and from the Celtic heritage folk music has always been a major part of Scottish tradition. Music is alive and well in Scotland, from the raging underground music scene in Glasgow to the capital city’s musical namesakes. But what are some of...

February 10th, 2010 | Edinburgh | Read More

What’s On Edinburgh – Happy February Edition

It’s that time again – time for What’s On Edinburgh! February is looking up to be a fun one – here’s a few tips and suggestions for how to spend your time this week in Auld Reekie. Go Antique Shopping. Nothing says I Love You like a good antique. The Royal Highland...

February 8th, 2010 | Edinburgh | Read More

Happy Anniversary To the Scottish Modern Art Gallery

Join me in wishing the Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art Happy 50th Anniversary! Did you know that fifty years ago, the Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art was the first gallery in Britain opened to focus solely on establishing a collection of modern art. (It seems young, but I suppose if...

February 6th, 2010 | Edinburgh | Read More