Hello Peeps! This video has gotten a massive makeover/update: many spots in this videos are not around anymore, AND I have discovered plenty extra hidden gems for you in the last 6 years of my life in Edinburgh! CHECK IT OUT HERE: ruclips.net/video/rtF1FD-pIiU/видео.html
I lived in the Royal Mile in the Canongate went to Milton House School many many years ago. It was tenements at the time. Many places I know really well. Thank you
I agree, it is absolutely the best tour in Edinburgh, without question. The insight into the history of the city, and the people who lived in Edinburgh is such an eye opener. In fact this should be No.1 on everybody's list for Edinburgh.
Stumbled across your RUclips channel while checking out Edinburgh. I'm visiting there in May 2019.... I know, I know, Seems like a long way from now but I wanted to see what the city, country and people are all about! I really like your take on the city being from a different country! Thanks for the tips and videos!
Never too early to start being excited for a trip (sometimes I feel like the pre-trip excitement is almost the best bit >.>)! I'm glad you enjoyed the vids, if there's anything specific you're interested in let me know - always interested in what people need information and inspiration for! .)
Truth is none of my friends ever appreciated fudge, so based on their general agreement I felt like I wouldn't make it my recommendation. Not like it's easy to miss though ,) !
I went to Edinburgh last June and yes, I didn't really like the House of Parliament, but I loved Edinburgh and have done and seen all the things you mention :)
Hi, i've been enjoying you videos and thought i heard something about a Pizza Place and that the best pizza is in Edinburgh, not italy, but i can't seem to find that video anymore. Since i am going to Scotland in two days, i would be nice to know what pizza that is ?
Great video! I'm visiting Edinburgh in March, so I've taken some notes. Do you mind sharing which cameras you use to film this? The quality is great and it looks light weight. Thanks!
Kind of object to the "one day of the month military parade" description of the Edinburgh Tattoo. It is on for the length of the Festival and is an amazing show by groups from around the world finished off by the massed Pipes and Drums and you haven't lived till you have seen that (check out a RUclips video).
so what about The Witchery? I lived in Scotland for three year and during that time I visited Edinburgh many times, I never missed a chance to eat at The Witchery, also i bought a bespoke suit .which i still have the jacket,but wore the pants thread bare and beyond repair.also the Zoo is a wonder you can even take a double Decker bus right to the main gate.So maybe next time also The Scott Monument!(a moment in the Cloud Atlas movie shot in the monument.) I knew it when i saw the film right where they were in an instant.
I've always wanted to visit The Witchery, it's a bit out of our budget right now unfortunately! But when we do a video about Princes Street and its surroundings I'll make sure Scott Monument will be part of it! (Climbing to the top is a fun experience to both people who hate small spaces AND heights! haha) Thanks!
As a Navy veteran I have been around the world,but as a Scot Edinburgh will always hold a special place in my heart. as far as the Witchery goes,I was last their in the 80's so I guess the prices have gone up, I had lunch, Venison medallions, with a side of frogs legs and it was under 20 quid.I had a flat in Dunoon ,in the Argyllshire . Also Hogmanay is something you cant put into words for my fellow Americans, First Footing is a practice that could go a long way here as well.I consider the three year I lived in Scotland a blessing I can never put a price on. Slàinte mhòr agus a h-uile beannachd duibh.
Did a lot of work in Edinburgh, worked on the parliament, bank of Scotland at the toll cross, Westminster bank on George st, I'm a retired building trade worker and in the evening my mate and I would tour around Edinburgh when it was much quieter and most of our work was out of season and I must say I got to really enjoy Edinburgh and I met quite a few real locals not the blow ins and I had relatives across the firth in fife but as much as I enjoyed Edinburgh I found it very expensive and cosmopolitan and when I had to go to Glasgow for my company I must say I preferred Glasgow and my wife who absolutely adored Edinburgh and I had to really persuade her to come to Glasgow with me but when she got to know Glasgow she much preferred it to Edinburgh so much in fact that the last time we visited Edinburgh she couldn't wait to go somewhere else but I felt like I was treading old footsteps
Just to let ye know that a Scots mile is longer than a mile,weird but true and its referred to in the famous Rabbie Burns poem Tam o Shanter.Oh and the Brig o Doon actually exists
In actual fact, the Royal Mile is split into different street names (you find out yourself). Also, the Royal mile is slightly over a mile. Me fa Edinburgh, Canongate.
Edinburgh is pretty small, plus the hills make it fairly easy to orientate yourself! But yeah, if you want to go airport-centre then you can grab the airlink bus which is under £5 . If you're travelling in a group of more than 2 people you might as well grab a cab though, tends to be around £20 to the centre and will get you right where you need to go (plus you won't have to transfer from the airlink to another bus which you might have to if the place you're staying at isn't literally on Princes Street!)
Kakibot awesome! It's going to be me and my boyfriend. We might stay at a hostel close to the castle. What would be your #1 recommendation on visiting the highlands? I really want to see it and I have seen tours online but is there a bus route that goes out there that lets you self explore? We might fly to London out of Glasgow so would the bus or train be the best way to get there also?
Hmmmm... Highlands are a bit tricky to explore on your own without a car... so for a quick trip a day-trip bus tour might still be the best option. It's less flexible but I once tried one that did Glasgow-Trossachs-Loch Lomond-Stirling and it was pretty great (we did get enough time to explore around the Loch and in Stirling). When it comes to London I recommend train if you book it early enough to not let it get expensive. It's definitely more comfortable than a plane and gets you from Edi-centre to LDN-centre saving you time and money you'd spend on transferring between the cities and their airports.
Cool your and your friend's english are great! Me and my wife are from Brazil and we are checking out a lot of tips that you give on the videos! We dream about going to Scotland! Hope you guys all the best!
Thanks! Actually I've got some questions and maybe you can help us. We are going to be at Grassmarket while on Edinburgh (after going to some cities like Glasgow, Aberdeen and Dundee). Do you where we can eat a good Haggis and buy a good (and not so expensive) kilt? Oh, and by the way, my wife went to Prague some years ago and she said that it was the most amazing city she had ever visited! Congratulations!
Hmmmm.... I had a think but the only place I can think of is Room in Leith which is down by the waterside - so not central but if you're visiting Royal Yacht Britannia and the Shore then it might be convenient! They do great scottish food and it's NOT touristy. Obviously most places around the city centre will have some iteration of haggis available and it's hard to get it wrong so I wouldn't worry about it! .)
Hello Peeps! This video has gotten a massive makeover/update: many spots in this videos are not around anymore, AND I have discovered plenty extra hidden gems for you in the last 6 years of my life in Edinburgh! CHECK IT OUT HERE: ruclips.net/video/rtF1FD-pIiU/видео.html
I lived in the Royal Mile in the Canongate went to Milton House School many many years ago. It was tenements at the time. Many places I know really well. Thank you
Mary King’s Close is an absolute must on the Royal Mile.
I agree, it is absolutely the best tour in Edinburgh, without question. The insight into the history of the city, and the people who lived in Edinburgh is such an eye opener. In fact this should be No.1 on everybody's list for Edinburgh.
You’re talking about the Edinburgh Tattoo which is phenomenal!
See you late September!!! Thanks for the info!
I really enjoy watching you! Someday I’m going to be in Edinburg. Thank you!
Stumbled across your RUclips channel while checking out Edinburgh. I'm visiting there in May 2019.... I know, I know, Seems like a long way from now but I wanted to see what the city, country and people are all about! I really like your take on the city being from a different country! Thanks for the tips and videos!
Never too early to start being excited for a trip (sometimes I feel like the pre-trip excitement is almost the best bit >.>)! I'm glad you enjoyed the vids, if there's anything specific you're interested in let me know - always interested in what people need information and inspiration for! .)
With a name like yours you'll fit right in mate.Do yourself a wee favour and get out the city and see the REAL Scotland.
Great video i!m from Dublin coming to Edinburgh next week can't wait
Thanks for the tag along 👍 😀
How could you miss out the Fudge Kitchen just opposite John Knox's House? They give out endless free samples :O
Truth is none of my friends ever appreciated fudge, so based on their general agreement I felt like I wouldn't make it my recommendation. Not like it's easy to miss though ,) !
I went to Edinburgh last June and yes, I didn't really like the House of Parliament, but I loved Edinburgh and have done and seen all the things you mention :)
Awesome! Yeah the parliament is... not even love/hate, more like hate/meh .D
Hi, i've been enjoying you videos and thought i heard something about a Pizza Place and that the best pizza is in Edinburgh, not italy, but i can't seem to find that video anymore. Since i am going to Scotland in two days, i would be nice to know what pizza that is ?
Hey!! From TX. Loved the info in your vlog!!!!
Great video! I'm visiting Edinburgh in March, so I've taken some notes. Do you mind sharing which cameras you use to film this? The quality is great and it looks light weight. Thanks!
Victoria H. I'm glad this helped! It's the canon g7x and I definitely recommend it, super handy and great for both photography and video!
Kind of object to the "one day of the month military parade" description of the Edinburgh Tattoo. It is on for the length of the Festival and is an amazing show by groups from around the world finished off by the massed Pipes and Drums and you haven't lived till you have seen that (check out a RUclips video).
Keith Wright: As a true Scot, I wouldn’t be seen dead anywhere near the Edinburgh Tattoo. It’s strictly for the tourist busloads.
so what about The Witchery? I lived in Scotland for three year and during that time I visited Edinburgh many times, I never missed a chance to eat at The Witchery, also i bought a bespoke suit .which i still have the jacket,but wore the pants thread bare and beyond repair.also the Zoo is a wonder you can even take a double Decker bus right to the main gate.So maybe next time also The Scott Monument!(a moment in the Cloud Atlas movie shot in the monument.) I knew it when i saw the film right where they were in an instant.
I've always wanted to visit The Witchery, it's a bit out of our budget right now unfortunately! But when we do a video about Princes Street and its surroundings I'll make sure Scott Monument will be part of it! (Climbing to the top is a fun experience to both people who hate small spaces AND heights! haha) Thanks!
As a Navy veteran I have been around the world,but as a Scot Edinburgh will always hold a special place in my heart. as far as the Witchery goes,I was last their in the 80's so I guess the prices have gone up, I had lunch, Venison medallions, with a side of frogs legs and it was under 20 quid.I had a flat in Dunoon ,in the Argyllshire . Also Hogmanay is something you cant put into words for my fellow Americans, First Footing is a practice that could go a long way here as well.I consider the three year I lived in Scotland a blessing I can never put a price on. Slàinte mhòr agus a h-uile beannachd duibh.
Nice. Add an index in the description in the future please.
Great video.. Thank you!
I was there in 2003 and I too could not get near the castle due to the event. I'm sure it is beautiful ceremony though.
Edinburgh is a beautiful city in Scotland.
Did a lot of work in Edinburgh, worked on the parliament, bank of Scotland at the toll cross, Westminster bank on George st, I'm a retired building trade worker and in the evening my mate and I would tour around Edinburgh when it was much quieter and most of our work was out of season and I must say I got to really enjoy Edinburgh and I met quite a few real locals not the blow ins and I had relatives across the firth in fife but as much as I enjoyed Edinburgh I found it very expensive and cosmopolitan and when I had to go to Glasgow for my company I must say I preferred Glasgow and my wife who absolutely adored Edinburgh and I had to really persuade her to come to Glasgow with me but when she got to know Glasgow she much preferred it to Edinburgh so much in fact that the last time we visited Edinburgh she couldn't wait to go somewhere else but I felt like I was treading old footsteps
I love Scotland
Just to let ye know that a Scots mile is longer than a mile,weird but true and its referred to in the famous Rabbie Burns poem Tam o Shanter.Oh and the Brig o Doon actually exists
It does Calum, I was there last week.
ده ست خوش زووور جوانه گوول❤❤❤
Nice video!
I just feel so disturbed when you guys show this Oink store with the pig's head :"(
It's delicious. You should try it.
Hi, my name vinix from Indonesia, tell me please how to go to Edinburgh...?
U fly. On a plane
love your videos, but you need to do something with audio, either post production, or get a better mic
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Thanks for watching! It's been some time since we started shooting, these days we do most of it with an external mic and it deffo helps! .)
@@Kakibot yeah i saw the date of video is a bit old ;) new ones do sound and look much better and professional
Good job :)
In actual fact, the Royal Mile is split into different street names (you find out yourself). Also, the Royal mile is slightly over a mile. Me fa Edinburgh, Canongate.
This long bob really suited you! 😍
Aww thank you! Sometimes I miss it but my natural hair colour is kinda practical for blending in here in Scotland haha .D
What would you recommend for new time travelers? Is it easy to grab a cab from the airport and explore the city? I'm so worried I'll get lost!
Edinburgh is pretty small, plus the hills make it fairly easy to orientate yourself! But yeah, if you want to go airport-centre then you can grab the airlink bus which is under £5 . If you're travelling in a group of more than 2 people you might as well grab a cab though, tends to be around £20 to the centre and will get you right where you need to go (plus you won't have to transfer from the airlink to another bus which you might have to if the place you're staying at isn't literally on Princes Street!)
Kakibot awesome! It's going to be me and my boyfriend. We might stay at a hostel close to the castle. What would be your #1 recommendation on visiting the highlands? I really want to see it and I have seen tours online but is there a bus route that goes out there that lets you self explore? We might fly to London out of Glasgow so would the bus or train be the best way to get there also?
Hmmmm... Highlands are a bit tricky to explore on your own without a car... so for a quick trip a day-trip bus tour might still be the best option. It's less flexible but I once tried one that did Glasgow-Trossachs-Loch Lomond-Stirling and it was pretty great (we did get enough time to explore around the Loch and in Stirling). When it comes to London I recommend train if you book it early enough to not let it get expensive. It's definitely more comfortable than a plane and gets you from Edi-centre to LDN-centre saving you time and money you'd spend on transferring between the cities and their airports.
Easiest way is to get a tram from the airport straight into the city centre. Not a big city and easy to walk round
Are you scottish? Great video!
Thanks for watching .3 No I am actually Czech but have been in Edinburgh for the last 7 years .)
Cool your and your friend's english are great! Me and my wife are from Brazil and we are checking out a lot of tips that you give on the videos! We dream about going to Scotland! Hope you guys all the best!
I hope it works out for you! .) Let me know if there's any other tips you might need!
Thanks!
Actually I've got some questions and maybe you can help us. We are going to be at Grassmarket while on Edinburgh (after going to some cities like Glasgow, Aberdeen and Dundee). Do you where we can eat a good Haggis and buy a good (and not so expensive) kilt?
Oh, and by the way, my wife went to Prague some years ago and she said that it was the most amazing city she had ever visited! Congratulations!
Hmmmm.... I had a think but the only place I can think of is Room in Leith which is down by the waterside - so not central but if you're visiting Royal Yacht Britannia and the Shore then it might be convenient! They do great scottish food and it's NOT touristy. Obviously most places around the city centre will have some iteration of haggis available and it's hard to get it wrong so I wouldn't worry about it! .)
Edinburgh is cute. You are cuter.
The music is so annoying
she's good looking .
Thanks for sharing.. home of my ancestors