About Edinburgh – festival city and historic capital

Edinburgh is Scotland’s ancient, atmospheric capital. This vibrant UNESCO heritage city boasts a cityscape begging to be explored and a history crowded with heroes and villains. And then of course there’s the Festival…

Edinburgh Old Town is synonymous with intrigue and mystery. The very best Royal Mile attractions are on your doorstep and every weathered stone seems to tell a story. This is where the body snatchers Burke and Hare found their victims and the city fathers walled up the plague sufferers of Mary King’s Close. Every nook and cranny reveals a little history.

Further up the Royal Mile, Edinburgh Castle is the city’s crowning glory. Perched on a volcanic rock, it looks down over galleries, gardens and Princes Street shopping favourite Jenners. Slightly further afield, the Georgian New Town, a mere 250 years old, is a masterpiece of city planning full of architectural highlights.

Find out more about things to do in Edinburgh and the Festivals during your stay at the Storytelling Apartment.