The Fringe, Edinburgh International Festival, Edinburgh International Book Festival, Edinburgh Art Festival… there’s no doubt that the Edinburgh population grows considerably every August. Visitors flock to our capital to soak up the atmosphere, the art, the architecture… but what about festival accommodation? So when you’re visiting Edinburgh – where do you book festival accommodation? A […]
Edinburgh just wouldn’t be the same without its colourful history. Steeped in myth, folklore and legend, our fair city would be nothing without the interesting characters that built it. Here’s Factotum’s list of Edinburgh’s most interesting former residents. Deacon Brodie The Deacon Brodie name is now known as one of the Old Town’s […]
We all know how difficult it can be to go out for a bite to eat or a drink when your dog is giving you their best ‘sad eyes’ and making you feel extremely guilty, but wouldn’t it be great to learn about some of the not so well-known dog friendly restaurants and bars? As […]
Easter Egg rolling has been a tradition since the 19th century. Symbolic of rolling away the rock in front of Christ’s tomb, the egg is also supposed to signify the rebirth of land during spring. Being amongst the UK’s hilliest cities, Edinburgh is “eggactly” the right place to find the perfect Easter egg rolling spot. […]
August in Edinburgh. That bittersweet month that every Edinburgh resident loves and hates at the same time. We have the world’s biggest arts festival on our doorsteps. It’s fun, it’s exciting, there’s so much going on… you can’t get a taxi anywhere, the streets are heaving and GET ME OUT OF HERE! It’s a wonderful […]
When you think of Edinburgh, the first thing that springs to mind may be the amazing festivals in August, or perhaps the incredible architecture of the Old Town, the castle sat on the hill, or even the wide assortment of incredible cocktail bars throughout the city. Once you have spent a little time wandering its […]
There are so many reasons to live in the thriving City of Edinburgh. It offers so many opportunities to so many people. We have brilliant universities – making it a huge attraction to students coming from far and wide. We have so much history and culture – making it very appealing to tourists. Edinburgh also […]
Generation Z, also known as the post-millennials or the iGeneration, are rapidly approaching adulthood. Born from 2000 onwards, they are getting ready to take their exams, leave the family home and head to university. They’ll enjoy their 18th birthdays in 2018. Around the time the new Private Rented Tenancy (PRT) comes into force in late […]
Edinburgh is full of amazing areas – but where do you belong? In stylish Stockbridge, the historic Old Town or the Georgian splendour of the New Town? Or are you an edgy Leither or a Morningside magnate? Find out in Factotum’s Edinburgh area quiz!